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The 5 Georgia Bulldogs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
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The Georgia Bulldogs have produced some of the best players in NFL history, but there are only five Georgia players that made the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Making the Hall of Fame is a prestigious honor. Only 332 players, including the class of 2026, have made the selective Hall of Fame.
The five former Georgia players to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame are Charley Trippi, Fran Tarkenton, Terrell Davis, Champ Bailey and Richard Seymour. All five players were among the best in NFL history, but only one of them has (Trippi) has their number retired at Georgia .
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Several more Georgia products including wide receiver Hines Ward, quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver AJ Green have a shot to make Hall of Fame one day. Stafford won't be eligible until five years after he retires. He should have a great chance at making the Hall of Fame since he won a Super Bowl, is an NFL MVP and is among the top-10 players all-time in passing yards and passing touchdowns.
The Carolina Panthers play the Arizona Cardinals in the 2026 NFL Hall of Fame game on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 8 p.m. ET.
Georgia Bulldogs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Charley Trippi
Pro Football Hall of Fame member Charley Trippi on the sidelines
Years at Georgia:1942-45-46
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Charley Trippi became the first Georgia Bulldog to make the Hall of Fame in 1968. Trippi played nine seasons in the NFL with the Chicago Cardinals. Versatility was the name of Trippi's game. He punted, returned punts, played running back, quarterback and defense in his distinguished NFL career. Trippi scored two touchdowns and had over 200 total yards in the 1947 NFL championship.
Hall of Fame Class:1968
Fran Tarkenton
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton (10) in action against the Oakland Raiders during Super Bowl XI
Years at Georgia:1958-60
Fran Tarkenton had impressive passing stats before passing was easy. Tarkenton appeared in nine Pro Bowls and passed for 342 passing touchdown in his NFL career. Tarkenton retired as the NFL's all-time leader in touchdown passes, wins as a starting quarterback, completions, passing yards and rushing yards by a quarterback. Tarkenton notably played for the Vikings and Giants in his 18-year NFL career.
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Hall of Fame Class:1986
Terrell Davis
Denver Broncos former running back Terrell Davis poses with his bust during the Professional Football Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremonies
Years at Georgia:1992-94
Former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis is known for having an incredible four season start to his NFL career. Davis helped the Broncos win back-to-back Super Bowls and was named as the MVP of Super Bowl 32, where he rushed for over 150 yards and scored a Super Bowl record three rushing touchdowns. A knee injury limited Davis to just seven NFL seasons. He rushed for over 2,000 yards in 1998.
Hall of Fame Class:2017
Champ Bailey
Former Georgia Bulldogs player Champ Bailey before the SEC Championship game
Years at Georgia:1996-98
Bailey made 12 Pro Bowls in his NFL career, where he primarily played for the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos. Bailey was a ball-hawk and led the NFL in interceptions with 10 in 2006. He finished his 15-year NFL career with 52 interceptions and 908 tackles. Bailey is a member of the 2000s all-decade team.
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Hall of Fame Class:2019
Richard Seymour
Former New England Patriot Richard Seymour receives a hall of fame ring during a game against the Chicago Bears
Years at Georgia:1997-2000
New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders great Richard Seymour played in the NFL for 12 seasons from 2001-2012. He won three Super Bowls during his time with the Patriots. Seymour was the sixth selection in the 2001 NFL draft and ended up being named to the 2000s all-decade team. Seymour totaled 57 1/2 sacks, 498 tackles and 98 tackles for a loss in his career. He was named All-Pro three consecutive times from 2003-2005.
Hall of Fame Class:2022
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: The 5 Georgia Bulldogs in the Pro Football Hall of Fame
