Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 revealed at 'NFL Honors'

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was announced during the NFL Honors event. The inductees include Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Roger Craig.

Drew Brees, a former quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and San Diego Chargers, was inducted on his first ballot. Brees is known for his exceptional accuracy and consistency, retiring with 80,358 passing yards and 571 touchdowns, second only to Tom Brady in both categories.

Larry Fitzgerald, a longtime wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, also received first-ballot induction. Fitzgerald ranks second in NFL history for both receptions (1,432) and receiving yards (17,492), trailing only Jerry Rice.

Luke Kuechly, who played eight seasons with the Carolina Panthers, was known for his defensive prowess, earning five first-team All-Pro selections. Kuechly retired after the 2019 season due to injury concerns but left a significant impact