Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026; enshrinement in Canton is set for Aug. 8, with ticket info and enshrinement-week events announced.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri, Luke Kuechly, and Roger Craig will be enshrined in Canton, with Brees and Fitzgerald on first ballot. The piece highlights their career milestones—Brees' passing records, Fitzgerald’s receptions/receiving yards, Vinatieri’s clutch kicking—along with Kuechly’s Defensive Player of the Year credentials and Craig’s 1,000-yard rushing/receiving season—while noting ongoing discussion about Belichick’s snub.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was revealed at NFL Honors, inducting Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig; the five-member class is one of the smallest in two decades, with four modern-era players elected and Craig the lone senior/contributor finalist chosen under the Hall’s bylaws.
Luke Kuechly headlines the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, joined by Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig (the seniors nominee). After a multi-stage voting process—from 128 initial nominees down to a final seven modern finalists—Kuechly and three other modern players were inducted, with Brees and Fitzgerald also earning spots in the class. Vinatieri is the kicker in the group, and Roger Craig represents the seniors category. The piece also notes the future eligibility pool and identifies automatic finalists for the Class of 2027 (Willie Anderson, Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs), continuing the ongoing, competitive Hall of Fame process.
Five new Pro Football Hall of Famers were elected for 2026: Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri. Brees and Fitzgerald earned first-ballot status, while Kuechly and Vinatieri were in their second year of eligibility; Craig waited 28 years for his turn. Belichick and Kraft, as coach and contributor candidates, were not inducted, and Seniors L.C. Greenwood and Ken Anderson also fell short of the 80% threshold. Enshrinement is Aug. 8 in Canton.
Adam Rank predicts five modern-era inductees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, naming Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald as locks and highlighting Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs, and Jason Witten as strong contenders, while considering Frank Gore and Eli Manning for the remaining slot and noting that seniors/contributor finalists are evaluated separately.
The Arizona Cardinals, with a 3-14 record, will pick third in the 2026 NFL Draft, a position they last held in 2004 when they selected Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald. The team previously traded down from this spot in 2023, using the pick to select Paris Johnson Jr. The last five No. 3 picks have included notable players like Will Anderson and Drake Maye.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 13 first-time nominees for 2026, including Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, and Philip Rivers, with Brees and Fitzgerald considered strong favorites for induction, while Rivers and Gore have compelling cases but are less certain. The class features notable offensive players and a mix of established and emerging talents.
Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald headline the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees, recognized for their prolific NFL careers, with Brees ranking second all-time in passing yards and touchdowns, and Fitzgerald second in receptions and receiving yards. The selection process involves multiple rounds of voting, with a final class of 15 modern-era players, plus seniors, a coach, and a contributor, to be announced before the Super Bowl.
Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald lead the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees, recognized for their prolific NFL careers, with Brees ranking second all-time in yards and touchdowns, and Fitzgerald second in receptions and yards. The selection process involves multiple rounds, narrowing down from 128 nominees to 15 finalists, with additional consideration for seniors, coaches, and contributors.
The article predicts the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026, highlighting likely inductees such as Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Willie Anderson, and Jahri Evans, emphasizing their achievements and contributions to the NFL.
Devin Fitzgerald, son of NFL Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald, has committed to Notre Dame, joining a recruiting class that includes other NFL legacy children, highlighting the ongoing influence of NFL families in college football.
Devin Fitzgerald, son of NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald, commits to Notre Dame football, joining a strong 2026 recruiting class and emphasizing relationships and team goals in his decision.
Devin Fitzgerald, son of NFL Hall of Famer Larry Fitzgerald, has committed to Notre Dame's 2026 football recruiting class, choosing the Fighting Irish over UCLA, with Notre Dame's receivers coach Mike Brown leading the recruitment effort.
Devin Fitzgerald, son of NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald, committed to Notre Dame as a 2026 wide receiver, turning down offers from Arizona State and other schools, despite interest from ASU and a family connection to the program.