Pro Football Hall of Fame Inducts Five Legends in 2026 Class

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, which includes five legendary players who made significant impacts on the game. The official announcement took place on February 7, 2026, during a special broadcast of “NFL Honors” from San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts. The Class of 2026 features Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri.

Ceremony Details

The induction ceremony is scheduled for August 8, 2026, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Fans can anticipate exciting events leading up to the ceremony, including a Hall of Fame Game on August 6 and a Gold Jacket Dinner on August 7.

Key Members of the Class of 2026

• Drew Brees – Quarterback
  • Height: 6’0″
  • Weight: 209 lbs
  • NFL Career: 2001-2020 with the San Diego Chargers and New Orleans Saints
  • Career stats: 80,358 passing yards, 571 passing touchdowns
• Roger Craig – Running Back
  • Height: 6’0″
  • Weight: 222 lbs
  • NFL Career: 1983-1993 with the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Raiders, and Minnesota Vikings
  • Career rushing stats: 8,189 yards, 56 touchdowns
• Larry Fitzgerald – Wide Receiver
  • Height: 6’3″
  • Weight: 218 lbs
  • NFL Career: 2004-2020 with the Arizona Cardinals
  • Career stats: 1,432 receptions, 17,492 yards, 121 touchdowns
• Luke Kuechly – Linebacker
  • Height: 6’3″
  • Weight: 238 lbs
  • NFL Career: 2012-2019 with the Carolina Panthers
  • Career tackles: Nearly 1,100
• Adam Vinatieri – Kicker
  • Height: 6’0″
  • Weight: 212 lbs
  • NFL Career: 1996-2019 with the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts
  • Career points: 2,673

Selection Process Overview

The Class of 2026 was selected by a 50-person committee that evaluated an initial pool of 128 nominees from the Modern-Era Players category. This extensive process involved several rounds of reductions, ultimately leading to the final vote where five players were elected.

Upcoming Events

The enshrinement week will see multiple events hosted in Canton:

• August 6: Hall of Fame Game
• August 7: Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner
• August 8: Class of 2026 Enshrinement Ceremony
• August 9: Concert for Legends featuring Lainey Wilson

Tickets for the enshrinement ceremony and related events will soon be available for purchase. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early for this historic occasion celebrating football legends.