As of now, the official Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 has not been announced, so no confirmed “who made it” list is publicly available yet.

However, we do have a very clear picture of the leading names in the conversation based on finalists and widely reported predictions.

Quick Scoop: Where things stand

Here’s what is known so far about 2026:

  • The Hall has already named 15 modern-era finalists for the Class of 2026 (players only).
  • Media outlets and analysts are heavily favoring a few names as near-locks, but these are predictions , not final enshrinement decisions.
  • The final class is usually revealed during Super Bowl week , so if you’re asking early in 2026, we’re still in the speculation window.

The 2026 modern-era finalists (players)

These are the 15 modern-era finalists for 2026 that voters are choosing from.

  • Drew Brees (QB)
  • Eli Manning (QB)
  • Larry Fitzgerald (WR)
  • Torry Holt (WR)
  • Reggie Wayne (WR)
  • Jason Witten (TE)
  • Frank Gore (RB)
  • Willie Anderson (OT)
  • Jahri Evans (G)
  • Marshal Yanda (G/T)
  • Kevin Williams (DT)
  • Terrell Suggs (edge rusher)
  • Luke Kuechly (LB)
  • Darren Woodson (S)
  • Adam Vinatieri (K)

These names come from the official finalist list and major national coverage.

Who is most likely to make it?

Analysts consistently highlight a core group as “virtual locks” or top favorites for the Class of 2026, but again, these are projections , not confirmed inductees.

Commonly predicted headliners include:

  • Drew Brees (QB) – First-time eligible, historic passing numbers, Super Bowl MVP, widely viewed as a first-ballot guy.
  • Larry Fitzgerald (WR) – Second only to Jerry Rice in career receptions and receiving yards, also first-time eligible.
  • Luke Kuechly (LB) – Dominant at his position, Defensive Player of the Year, short but elite career.

Some predictions also add:

  • Frank Gore (RB) – Third all-time in rushing yards.
  • Jason Witten (TE) – One of the most productive tight ends in history.
  • Adam Vinatieri (K) – Iconic clutch kicker with multiple Super Bowl-winning kicks.

Non-player candidates often mentioned

The Hall of Fame class usually includes more than just modern players: contributors and senior candidates are also in the mix.

Names frequently discussed for 2026 include:

  • Robert Kraft (owner, New England Patriots) – Long-time owner tied to six Super Bowl titles; several outlets list him as a strong candidate for 2026.
  • L.C. Greenwood (DL, Steelers – senior candidate) – A key member of the Steel Curtain defense, often cited as one of the top senior finalists likely to get in.

These are heavily predicted , not officially confirmed.

Fan and forum buzz

Public and forum chatter is leaning hard toward certain sentimental or “it’s about time” picks:

  • Many fans push hard for Torry Holt , saying it’s long overdue and citing how long he has waited compared with other star receivers.
  • Others debate whether Eli Manning should be in immediately or wait, pointing to his two Super Bowl runs vs. an otherwise up‑and‑down regular-season résumé.

You’ll see a lot of “Brees and Fitz are locks, now who fills the rest of the spots?” discussion.

So, who actually made the 2026 Hall of Fame?

Right now, no official final list has been released, so anyone claiming a complete “this is the Class of 2026” list is either guessing or speaking in predictions.

If you need a confirmed list of who “made” the Hall of Fame in 2026, you’ll have to check the official Pro Football Hall of Fame announcement once it’s published closer to or during Super Bowl week 2026.

TL;DR:

  • The Class of 2026 is not officially finalized/announced yet.
  • We do know the 15 modern-era finalists and some strongly predicted headliners like Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald, but they are not officially in until the Hall makes its announcement.

Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.