
Canton Countdown: 2026 Modern Era Finalists Vie for Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame reveals 15 Modern Era finalists for the 2026 class, with the voting process whittling from 15 to 10 to seven to five inductees; 50 voters will cast 250 total votes, needing at least 80% or top-three finish to earn induction. Finalists include Willie Anderson, Drew Brees, Jahri Evans, Larry Fitzgerald, Frank Gore, Torry Holt, Luke Kuechly, Eli Manning, Terrell Suggs, Adam Vinatieri, Reggie Wayne, Kevin Williams, Jason Witten, Darren Woodson and Marshal Yanda. Brees appears poised for first-ballot status, Fitzgerald is a strong contender, and Manning’s candidacy fuels debate about criteria; the piece also notes Bill Belichick’s absence as a potential prompt for voting changes in 2027.











