2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame class: Rob Gronkowski, Adrian Peterson, Ben Roethlisberger lead stacked group of first-time candidates

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 was a competitive one, with Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri and Roger Craig earning enshrinement. Among those left out: Bill Belichick and Eli Manning.

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2026: Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig headline five-member induction class

This year's class will formally be inducted this summer in Canton, Ohio

The Coach Making Pro Football Fun

Players love Mike Vrabel’s style. The Super Bowl will be its ultimate test.