Not to early to talk 2026 Hall of Fame nominees

[strato]

1 minute ago, kungfoodude said:

https://thelandondemand.com/news/2025/feb/07/inside-the-hall-of-fame-voting-process/

Thanks. I was just off looking. 
Found a compilation of reactions to Luke not being 1st ballot if anyone wants to see it:

https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/nfl-luke-kuechly-hall-of-fame-snub-tweets-panthers

 

[Candler Cat]

Been watching NFL since the mid 70's (yes THAT old), Luke is one of the best to suit up in that time frame IMO, one of those guys that changes the game when he's on the field

 

[Zaximus]

Luke should easily have been in already, and should be this year.  If you put prime Luke on our team we're probably instantly a top 10 defense lol.  Smith should probably get in but I think it'll take some time.  The other guys I don't expect ever will though.

[HaricotVert]

With all due deference to all of the great MLBs.  Nobody did it better than Luke.

How many Top Tier QBs have we heard over the years talk about his uncanny ability to get his guys lined up exactly where they needed to be to counter even their audibles.

If you think Smith doesnt deserve a Yellow Jacket and bust... you dont know football

Edited 23 minutes ago by HaricotVert

[strato]

As much as I detest Ray Lewis for his murder involvement, and his making a spectacle out of himself in his intros, he was a really great player.
But there are not many at all that I would put up with either of them. 

[t96]

Discussed at length when last year’s inductees were announced but yeah Luke not being 1st ballot is a travesty.

Smitty should’ve been 1st ballot too frankly but his personality certainly has been factoring in. A lot of people don’t like the guy.

[CRA]

I'd say in terms of odds of the Carolina guys.

Luke is the hands down favorite and carries the strongest odds. 

Then Peanut

Then 89

*Luke actually in this year and the rest keep waiting.