Predicting the Next Five NFL Hall of Fame Classes (2025-2029)

Disclaimer: These predictions aren’t a ranking of who I believe deserves to enter the Hall of Fame the fastest. They are predictions of what I believe the Hall of Fame is going to do. For example, I think Jahri Evans had a slightly stronger career than Marshal Yanda, but the Hall of Fame unanimously named Yanda to the 2010 All Decade NFL Team. For reference, the only unanimous members are Tom Brady, Adrian Peterson, Joe Thomas, Yanda, J. J. Watt, Aaron Donald, Von Miller, and Justin Tucker — all of whom are first ballot caliber Hall of Famers.

In addition, remember that I cannot predict the class of 2030 and beyon, because NFL players who retire after the 2024-25 NFL season will become eligible.

Some more potential future Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees:

GROUP A: Inactive players who have strong cases:
– Philip Rivers, Quarterback
– Matt Ryan, Quarterback
– Shaun Alexander, Running Back
– Priest Holmes, Running Back
– Jamal Lewis, Running Back
– MarShawn Lynch, Running Back
– LeSean McCoy, Running Back
– Fred Taylor, Running Back
– Anquan Boldin, Wide Receiver
– Antonio Brown, Wide Receiver
– Jimmy Smith, Wide Receiver
– Hines Ward, Wide Receiver
– Jason Witten, Tight End
– Joe Staley, Offensive Tackle
– Andrew Whitworth, Offensive Tackle
– Maurkice Pouncey, Center
– John Abraham, Defensive End
– Robert Mathis, Defensive End
– Simeon Rice, Defensive End
– Geno Atkins, Defensive Tackle
– Vince Wilfork, Defensive Tackle
– Kevin Williams, Defensive Tackle
– Fletcher Cox, Defensive Tackle
– James Harrison, Outside Linebacker
– London Fletcher, Inside Linebacker
– Rodney Harrison, Safety
– Earl Thomas, Safety
– Eric Weddle, Safety

GROUP B: Active players who are locks for induction:
– Patrick Mahomes, Quarterback
– Aaron Rodgers, Quarterback
– Tyreek Hill, Wide Receiver
– Julio Jones, Wide Receiver
– Travis Kelce, Tight End
– Jason Peters, Offensive Tackle
– Tyron Smith, Offensive Tackle
– Trent Williams, Offensive Tackle
– Zack Martin, Guard
– Calais Campbell, Defensive End
– Ndamukong Suh, Defensive Tackle
– Khalil Mack, Outside Linebacker
– Von Miller, Outside Linebacker
– Bobby Wagner, Inside Linebacker
– Patrick Peterson, Cornerback
– Justin Tucker, Kicker

GROUP C: Active players who can conceivably build a case for induction:
– Josh Allen, Quarterback
– Joe Burrow, Quarterback
– Lamar Jackson, Quarterback
– Matthew Stafford, Quarterback
– Russell Wilson, Quarterback
– Derrick Henry, Running Back
– Christian McCaffrey, Running Back
– Davante Adams, Wide Receiver
– Ja’Marr Chase, Wide Receiver
– Mike Evans, Wide Receiver
– DeAndre Hopkins, Wide Receiver
– Justin Jefferson, Wide Receiver
– George Kittle, Tight End
– Tristan Wirfs, Offensive Tackle
– Quenton Nelson, Guard
– Creed Humphrey, Center
– Nick Bosa, Defensive End
– Myles Garrett, Defensive End
– Chandler Jones, Defensive End
– Cameron Jordan, Defensive End
– Cameron Heyward, Defensive Tackle
– Chris Jones, Defensive Tackle
– T. J. Watt, Outside Linebacker
– Micah Parsons, Outside Linebacker
– Roquan Smith, Inside Linebacker
– Fred Warner, Inside Linebacker
– Sauce Gardner, Cornerback
– Stephon Gilmore, Cornerback
– Jalen Ramsey, Cornerback
– Minkah Fitzpatrick, Safety
– Tyrann Mathieu, Safety
– Harrison Smith, Safety
– Cordarrelle Patterson, Return Specialist

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