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5 Pro Football Hall of Fame snubs (Eli Manning?!) from 2026 class
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomed five new members on Thursday night during this year's NFL Honors ceremony in Santa Clara.
However, which notable players didn't make the cut? Well, as with any Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class, there are always "snubs." As divisive as these honors always are, there will always be surprising omissions.
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Which former NFL players didn't make this year's class from the list of 2026 finalist s? These guys caught our attention as not making this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame class... at least not this year.
Maybe these guys will make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame one day?
Eli Manning
Eli Manning for Kings Hawaiian
Reggie Wayne
Reggie Wayne, former Colts wide receiver, during the halftime ceremony for Dwight Freeney, Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019.
Torry Holt
Feb 10, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Torry Holt appears on the red carpet prior to the NFL Honors awards presentation at YouTube Theater. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Frank Gore
October 19, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers former running back Frank Gore before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Marshall Yanda
Sep 29, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Marshal Yanda (73) looks on during a football game against the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitchell Layton-USA TODAY Sports
This article originally appeared on For The Win: Pro Football Hall of Fame snubs from 2026 class
