Sammy Watkins and Donnell Woolford make College Football Hall of Fame ballot
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Last updated Jun 1, 2026
Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins and defensive back Donnell Woolford are among the 80 players nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2027. The announcement was made on June 1, 2026, by the National Football Foundation. Watkins, a two-time First Team All-American, holds several Clemson records, including career receiving yards with 3,391. Woolford was a two-time First Team All-American with records for career pass breakups and punt-return touchdowns. Voting for the Hall of Fame class will run through July 1, with the class to be revealed in early 2027.
- •Watkins leads Clemson in career receiving yards with 3,391.
- •Woolford is known for his career pass breakups and punt-return touchdowns.
- •Nominations for the Hall of Fame ballot include 80 players from the NCAA FBS.
- •Voting ends on July 1, 2026.
- •The Class of 2027 will be announced in early 2027.
- 4:30 PMYahoo Sports — Former WR Sammy Watkins lands on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
- 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Clemson's Sammy Watkins, Donnell Woolford on College Football Hall of Fame 2027 ballot
"The National Football Foundation announced former Clemson WR Sammy Watkins and DB Donnell Woolford made the College Football Hall of Fame 2027 ballot.
"Former Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins is one of 80 FBS players on the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:30 PMFormer WR Sammy Watkins lands on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Former Clemson wide receiver Sammy Watkins is one of 80 FBS players on the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:26 PMClemson's Sammy Watkins, Donnell Woolford on College Football Hall of Fame 2027 ballot
The National Football Foundation announced former Clemson WR Sammy Watkins and DB Donnell Woolford made the College Football Hall of Fame 2027 ballot.
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