CBS lists Aidan Hutchinson as Lions' top Hall of Fame candidate
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo highlighted Aidan Hutchinson as the top candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame from the Detroit Lions. Hutchinson, a defensive end, recorded 14.5 sacks in the 2025 season and is on track to potentially reach 100 career sacks by age 30. DeArdo also mentioned other possible candidates, including Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell, but emphasized Hutchinson's standout performance. A strong showing in the upcoming 2026 season could further bolster Hutchinson’s Hall of Fame aspirations.
- •Hutchinson recorded a career-high 14.5 sacks in 2025.
- •He is seen as a frontrunner for the Hall of Fame.
- •A strong 2026 season could enhance his Hall of Fame case.
- •Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell are also considered future candidates.
- •Calvin Johnson was the most recent Lion inducted in 2021.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — CBS predicts Detroit Lions' best current Hall of Fame candidate
"CBS Sports NFL Writer Bryan DeArdo named a handful of possible future Hall of Famers for the Lions, but one sticks out as the most likely pick.
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