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12 NFL players eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted new members on Thursday, enshrining a new class of NFL greats into the hallowed halls of Canton.
Who might be eligible to make the Hall of Fame in 2027, you might wonder?
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Well, the 2027 eligibility class features NFL legends who played their last games in 2020 and have waited the requisite time to gain the possibility for enshrinement.
These players retired after the 2021 season and will all have a chance to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame on their first year of eligibility. Let's break down who they are, from a former MVP running back to a couple of all-time defensive backs.
While some of these guys might not make the Hall of Fame for various reasons (debates over their greatness, character concerns), they're all technically eligible in 2027.
Adrian Peterson
Nov 27, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Ex Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson salutes the crowd in the third quarter in a game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Rob Gronkowski
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 09: Former NFL player Rob Gronkowski walks across the field before Super Bowl LIX at Caesars Superdome between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on February 09, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) ORG XMIT: 776260012 ORIG FILE ID: 2198583439
Richard Sherman
Oct 9, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Richard Sherman is seen on the Thursday Night Football set before the game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Alex Mack
Jan 26, 2018; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons center Alex Mack (51) during NFC practice for the 2018 Pro Bowl at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Eric Weddle
Nov 10, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Former NFL player Eric Weddle is greeted by fans during the game between the Los Angeles Chargers and the Tennessee Titans at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Ben Roethlisberger
Jul 29, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers former quarterback Ben Roethlisberger waves to the crowd before throwing a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Pittsburgh Pirates hosting the Philadelphia Phillies at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Antonio Brown
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown on Dec 21, 2014.
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Gerald McCoy
Feb 8, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Gerald McCoy on the red carpet before the NFL Honors show at Resorts World Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Le'Veon Bell
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 26: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Baltimore Ravens on the field during warm up before the game against Detroit Lions at Ford Field on September 26, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
Andrew Whitworth
Nov 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Television analyst Andrew Whitworth waves before the game between the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Joe Haden
Former Browns cornerback Joe Haden takes the field before a game against the Bengals, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Cleveland. Brownsbengalsmnf 17
This article originally appeared on For The Win: NFL players eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2027
