When is Robert Kraft eligible for the Hall of Fame?

Robert Kraft is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 and is currently eligible for consideration.

Who is the sole finalist in the contributor category for the 2026 Hall of Fame class?

Robert Kraft is the sole finalist in the contributor category for the 2026 Hall of Fame class.

When will Tom Brady be eligible for the Hall of Fame?

Tom Brady will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2028, following the five-year waiting period after his retirement.

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Kraft eyes Hall of Fame before Belichick & Brady

28 Jan

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Summary

Robert Kraft is a finalist for the 2026 Hall of Fame class.
Kraft is the sole finalist in the contributor category for 2026.
Brady will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2028.

Kraft eyes Hall of Fame before Belichick & Brady

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is in contention for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. He stands as the sole finalist in the contributor category for this year's induction. This places the 84-year-old owner in a unique position to be honored in Canton before two architects of the franchise's success.

While Bill Belichick was recently overlooked for first-round Hall of Fame induction, Kraft's nomination is currently under consideration. Tom Brady, widely recognized as the greatest quarterback, is set to become eligible in 2028, five years after his retirement. He is expected to be a first-ballot inductee.

If inducted, Kraft would join an esteemed list of living owners in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, such as Jerry Jones and Edward DeBartolo Jr. His potential enshrinement marks a significant moment, possibly predating the recognition of Belichick and Brady.