Seahawks candidates for Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:16 PM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Several notable Seattle Seahawks players and contributors are eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027. Key candidates include Shaun Alexander, who won the NFL MVP in 2005, and Earl Thomas, a five-time All-Pro and Super Bowl champion. Other candidates include Marshawn Lynch, Richard Sherman, Kam Chancellor, and coach Mike Holmgren, who led the Seahawks to multiple winning seasons. The induction process will assess each candidate's achievements and contributions to the game, culminating in selections for the Hall of Fame.
- •Shaun Alexander won the NFL MVP award in 2005.
- •Earl Thomas was named an All-Pro five times and won a Super Bowl.
- •Marshawn Lynch rushed for over 1,000 yards four times with the Seahawks.
- •Richard Sherman led the league in interceptions in 2013.
- •Mike Holmgren coached the Seahawks to seven winning seasons.
- 5:16 PMYahoo Sports — Seahawks top Hall of Fame candidates for 2027 class
"Several Seahawks greats, headlined by Shaun Alexander and Earl Thomas, will have a chance to make the Hall of Fame in 2027.
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