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Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald highlight 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class

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Last updated Aug 8, 2026

Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald highlight 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 5:02 PMNFL News — Hall of Fame Enshrinement: 2026 class takes its place in Canton | Latest NFL News, Analysis & Updates - NFL.com
  • 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Who’s in the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame Class? Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly Headline List of Inductees
  • 3:57 PMUSA Today — Who made Pro Football Hall of Fame? 5 players highlight NFL's class of 2026 - USA Today
  • 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Who made Pro Football Hall of Fame? 5 players highlight NFL's class of 2026
  • 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Who is in the NFL's Hall of Fame class of 2026? Meet the list of inductees to Pro Football Hall of Fame
What they're saying
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame is set to welcome five players to Canton, Ohio, during Enshrinement Week 2026. Here are the details on this year’s Hall of Fame inductees, along with details on their careers to show why they earned their place.

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Five new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame were enshrined to conclude the most esteemed week on the NFL calendar, as fans, media and the greatest of the greats came out to honor the newest class of football's immortals.

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Drew Brees will headline a star-studded group of players entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026. Here's a look at the full list of inductees.

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