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Hall of Fame 2027: Roethlisberger, Gronk face enshrinement test
6 Feb
Summary
- Adrian Peterson, Ben Roethlisberger, and Rob Gronkowski are first-time eligible for 2027 Hall of Fame.
- Suggs, Anderson, and Yanda automatically advance as finalists for the 2027 class.
- Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft are expected to be finalists from coaching and contributors.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2027 is shaping up to be a subject of significant debate, with a notable group of first-time eligible players vying for enshrinement. Adrian Peterson, Ben Roethlisberger, and Rob Gronkowski, all of whom concluded their last seasons in 2021, are among the prominent names who could be inducted immediately.
These electrifying talents are joined by Terrell Suggs, Willie Anderson, and Marshal Yanda, who automatically become finalists for the 2027 class, having been finalists this year but not selected. The coaching and contributor categories also feature strong contenders. Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick and owner Robert Kraft are expected to be finalists in their respective sub-committees, building on their shared success.
