Making the Corridor of Fame name on 12 present gamers, together with Matthew Stafford and Tyreek Hill

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce, the 2 predominant pillars of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs‘ present dynasty, will undoubtedly be immortalized within the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame when their careers are over. A number of different present NFL gamers are shoo-ins, too, however what concerning the dozen or so present gamers whose future Corridor of Fame candidacy is not as sure? 

To seek out that reply, my CBS Sports activities NFL colleagues Tyler Sullivan, Jared Dubin, Garrett Podell, Jeff Kerr, Cody Benjamin, Jordan Dajani, Shanna McCarriston, and Kyle Stackpole helped me make the decision on 12 present gamers who’ve compelling circumstances however aren’t at the moment thought of Corridor of Fame locks. With a view to be thought of, a participant has to at the moment be on a roster and have performed no less than eight seasons.

With all the votes tallied, here is a have a look at every participant and whether or not or not we really feel their profession is at the moment ok for induction in Canton, Ohio. I’ve included what number of votes every participant obtained, out of a attainable 9. A participant wanted to get a majority of the votes (5 being the minimal) so as to get the nod as a future Corridor of Famer. 

Corridor of Fame? Sure 

Adams’ six Professional Bowls and three All-Professionals give him probability at future induction. Main the NFL in landing grabs a number of instances additionally helps. 

Adams’ profession numbers, whereas extraordinarily good, may not be sufficient simply but, although. He is at the moment twenty ninth all time in receptions (872) and forty fourth in receiving yards (10,781). He’s, nonetheless, twelfth all time in profession landing receptions and is 5 landing catches away from the 100 mark. 

Adams’ profession numbers could also be considerably missing, however he nonetheless obtained greater than sufficient votes to be thought of a future Corridor of Fame participant. 

Corridor of Fame? No

Allen has put collectively a formidable profession that features six Professional Bowl nods since 2017. However zero All-Professional nods and good however not nice profession marks (he is twenty sixth all time in profession receptions, forty seventh in receiving yards and 99th in landing catches) would most likely end in Allen being overlooked of Canton if his profession ended immediately. 

What Allen does in Chicago will seemingly decide his future Corridor of Fame destiny. 

Corridor of Fame? Sure 

Like Allen, Evans’ profession doesn’t embody an All-Professional nod. Evans, although, has the excellence of being the primary participant in NFL historical past to start out his profession with 10 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons, an accomplishment that ought to considerably assist his future Corridor of Fame case.

Evans can be considered one of simply 4 gamers in NFL historical past to have no less than 750 catches, 10,000 receiving yards and 90 landing catches in his first 10 seasons (Jerry Rice, Marvin Harrison and Randy Moss are the opposite three) additionally has a Tremendous Bowl ring besides. 

Corridor of Fame? Sure 

King Henry’s profession stats go away one thing to be desired (he enters the 2024 season lower than 500 speeding yards from 10,000 for his profession), however a few of his single-season marks most likely make up for that after which some. 

Henry is a two-time speeding champion who has additionally led the NFL in landing runs on a number of events. He’s additionally simply considered one of eight gamers in league historical past to hurry for over 2,000 yards in a season. In 2018, Henry tied Tony Dorsett’s long-standing report for the longest run in NFL historical past, a 99-yard jaunt towards the Jaguars on prime time that in hindsight appeared to jump-start his profession. 

Corridor of Fame? No 

It is a disgrace that the league did not acknowledge Heyward as a defensive sort out earlier in his profession. Listed as a defensive finish throughout his first seven seasons, Heyward did not obtain his first All-Professional and Professional Bowl nod till 2017, a yr earlier than he was formally labeled as a defensive sort out. 

Since then, Heyward has added 5 extra Professional Bowl and two extra All-Professional alternatives to his accolades. He has been named an All-Professional at each DE and DT, a truth that ought to assist his future HOF case. 

Corridor of Fame? Sure 

At this level, Hill has performed the whole lot he can do to warrant a future spot in Canton. He was named to the Professional Bowl in every of his first eight seasons (he was an All-Professional returner as a rookie), has 5 All-Professional nods to his credit score and has additionally led the NFL in landing receptions and landing catches (each occurred in 2023). 

Hill was additionally on the receiving finish of the momentum-changing play in Tremendous Bowl LIV that paved away for the Chiefs’ first Tremendous Bowl win in 50 years. It was a part of a nine-catch, 105-yard efficiency on professional soccer’s greatest stage. 

Corridor of Fame? No 

Hopkins would seemingly be a shoo-in for the Corridor of Fame if not for accidents and a suspension throughout the 2021 and ’22 seasons. At this level, Hopkins’ profession stats are similar to those compiled by former Steelers nice Hines Ward, who remains to be ready for his name to Canton. 

Corridor of Fame? Sure 

Compelling is the most effective phrase to explain Jordan’s Corridor of Fame case. He is an eight-time Professional Bowler who has amassed a formidable 117.5 profession sacks. Jordan can be a member of the 2010s All-Decade Crew, a distinction that ought to additional assist his case. 

Primarily based on our voting consequence, it does not seem that Jordan’s single All-Professional choice will damage his future Corridor of Fame possibilities. 

Corridor of Fame? No 

Juszczyk has the bona fides as an eight-time Professional Bowler and earned his first All-Professional in 2023. However no fullback has ever made the Corridor of Fame with out placing up some numbers, which is one thing Juszczyk does not have. 

Juszczyk’s profession is much like Matthew Slater, a not too long ago retired, 10-time Professional Bowl particular groups standout. Whereas each gamers have been acknowledged as being arguably the most effective at their place, neither one will seemingly sniff Canton until the Corridor’s voters change their pondering. 

Corridor of Fame? No 

Ramsey has loads going for him as a seven-time Professional Bowler, three-time All-Professional and Tremendous Bowl champion. However 22 profession picks would considerably damage his case if his profession ended immediately. 

The one cornerback who’s at the moment within the Corridor of Fame who doesn’t have 30 profession interceptions is Darrelle Revis, who was inducted in his first yr of eligibility. However Revis’ profession included a Defensive Participant of the 12 months award, which is one thing Ramsey doesn’t at the moment have. 

Corridor of Fame? No 

Stafford’s two Professional Bowl and nil All-Professional nods prevents him from being a future Corridor of Fame lock. His Tremendous Bowl win and his place in a number of profession statistical standings, nonetheless, give him a compelling argument. He is at the moment eleventh all time in each profession passing yards (56,047) and landing passes (357). 

Corridor of Fame? No 

Votes: 2

An unsuccessful two-year stint with the Broncos has put Wilson’s Corridor of Fame future into query. However in contrast to Stafford, Wilson has a slew of Professional Bowl nods (9) to his credit score along with one Tremendous Bowl win and two journeys to the massive sport. 

Wilson could make himself a future Corridor of Fame lock if he is ready to have success in Pittsburgh.