2026 Hall of Fame class shares thoughts on 2027 candidates
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
During the 2026 Hall of Fame enshrinement events in Canton, members Drew Brees, Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald, and Adam Vinatieri discussed potential candidates for the 2027 Hall of Fame class. Brees highlighted Lorenzo Neal, while Kuechly and Fitzgerald put forward London Fletcher as deserving candidates. Kuechly also mentioned Steve Smith among players who should be considered, as did Vinatieri with Rodney Harrison and Vince Wilfork. This dialogue took place at the Enshrinees Unscripted and Tailgate event, concluding the Hall of Fame week events.
- •Enshrinement occurred in Canton during Hall of Fame week
- •Drew Brees named Lorenzo Neal as a candidate
- •Luke Kuechly and Larry Fitzgerald advocated for London Fletcher
- •Kuechly also suggested Steve Smith for Hall consideration
- •Adam Vinatieri included Rodney Harrison and Vince Wilfork in his picks
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Who should be in the 2027 Hall of Fame class? 2026 class has answers
"Drew Brees, Luke Kuechly and other Class of 2026 members opine on who they would like to join them in the Hall of Fame in a "Tailgate" closer.
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