Richard Sherman argues his case for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 12:22 AM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Richard Sherman has publicly presented his credentials for the Pro Football Hall of Fame following the conclusion of the 2026 induction cycle. As a newly eligible player for the Class of 2027, the veteran cornerback cites leading the league in interceptions during his decade of play and allowing only 17 touchdowns throughout his career as primary justifications for his selection. Sherman also highlights his consistency against elite receivers such as Julio Jones, Larry Fitzgerald Jr., and Calvin Johnson, often referred to as Megatron. His argument includes his role as a First-Team All-Pro on three separate Super Bowl teams across his tenures with the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. Other notable first-year candidates now eligible for next year’s class alongside Sherman include Rob Gronkowski, Adrian Peterson, and Ben Roethlisberger.
- •Richard Sherman is now eligible for the 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
- •Sherman claims he gave up 17 touchdowns and allowed a 49% completion percentage over his career.
- •He earned First-Team All-Pro honors while reaching Super Bowls with the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.
- •Rob Gronkowski, Adrian Peterson, and Ben Roethlisberger also became eligible for the 2027 class this year.
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"Now that the Pro Football Hall of Fame has inducted its 2026 class, a new batch of players has become eligible for the Class of 2027. The biggest names of this year’s first-year players who are now eligible for next year’s class include Rob Gronkowski, Adrian Peterson, Ben Roethlisberger, and Richard Sherman.
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