Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald highlight 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes five inductees, headlined by Drew Brees, who is recognized for his outstanding career as a quarterback. Joining him are linebackers Luke Kuechly and Roger Craig, a running back, and Adam Vinatieri, a famed kicker. Each inductee will receive a gold jacket and bust during the induction weekend in Canton, Ohio. This ceremony honors players from various positions, reflecting their contributions to the game and cementing their legacies in NFL history.
- •Drew Brees played from 2001 to 2020, known for his passing yards record.
- •Luke Kuechly, an impactful linebacker, had a career shortened by injuries.
- •Larry Fitzgerald ranks second in NFL history for receiving yards.
- •Roger Craig was the first player to achieve 1,000 rushing and receiving yards in a season.
- •Adam Vinatieri is among the few kickers inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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