One Current NFL Player On Each Team Most Likely To Be In The Hall of Fame
The NFL has a ton of players that are extremely talented. Many often debate who will be Hall of Famers and who won't be. When looking at every team in the NFL there always is one player that has the highest chance of being in the NFL Hall of Fame either on offense, defense, or special teams. After going through every NFL Team, most of them have at least one player and they will be labeled below.
Arizona Cardinals - None
Arizona is still rebuilding after the Kingsbury disaster. It's too early to tell if the Cardinals have a player that could make the Hall of Fame. The team showed promise for this upcoming season, but it's best to look back in a year or two before finally starting to label any players in Arizona as hall of famers.
Atlanta Falcons - DT Grady Jarrett
The Falcons are a bizarre team at the moment. They're not great, but they're not terrible at the same time. The one player that sticks out is DT Grady Jarrett. Jarrett was a hidden gem on that Falcons defense that went to Superbowl 51 and has been a big part of that defensive line for many years now. While Jarrett won't be a first-ballot hall of famer, he is the one player on the team that has the highest chance. That is mainly due to how young the team is and it could change in a few years depending on how things go with them.
Baltimore Ravens - K Justin Tucker
There is no debate here. Justin Tucker is easily one of the best and most reliable kicker in league history. Along with making a 66-yard field goal which is the league record, that all but solidified that he will be in Canton hopefully as a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Buffalo Bills - DE/EDGE Von Miller
Von Miller's time with the Buffalo Bills has not gone to plan at all. It's not an if, but when Miller gets inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. He won 2 Super Bowls with the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Rams. Miller was the Super Bowl 50 MVP as well. He is one of the best Denver Broncos defenders of all time and was a part of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. It would take a whole lot of controversy for Von Miller to not be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Carolina Panthers - LB Shaq Thompson
The Carolina Panthers have been a chaotic mess since David Tepper bought the team. The only one that has a remote shot, and one of the most underrated players in the NFC is LB Shaq Thompson. That's mainly because he has had multiple 100-tackle seasons and is only 283 tackles away from having 1,000 career tackles. Shaq Thompson is a hall of famer in my book, but he won't get in immediately.
Chicago Bears - WR Keenan Allen
The Bears are another super young team, but there is one player that stands out from the bunch. That man is Keenan Allen. Allen had a shaky first few years due to injuries, but when healthy he is such a reliable receiver. Statistically, he's hauled in 904 receptions for 10,530 yards and 59 touchdowns. Allen has also been a part of the Pro Bowl 6 times. While he won't be a first-ballot Hall of Famer, he has the best shot on the Bears to get in the Hall of Fame.
Cincinnati Bengals - OT Orlando Brown Jr.
The Bengals are still a young team, but they have a ton of options to choose from. Out of the bunch, Orlando Brown has the highest chance. He's been a key blindside blocker for the Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, and Cincinnati Bengals. Brown has been a pro bowler four times and even won a Superbowl with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2023. While Ja'Marr Chase and Joe Burrow have been phenomenal players, they have plenty of time to build up their resumes. For now, Brown gets the best odds.
Cleveland Browns - DE/EDGE Myles Garrett
This one is an easy choice as Myles Garrett will get into the Hall of Fame when the time comes that he chooses to retire.
The only blemish on Myles Garrett's career was the brawl he had with Mason Rudolph where he used a helmet to hit him. Looking back, nobody comes off well in that situation at all. Besides that hiccup, Garrett has been a transcendent talent. Excluding his rookie season, he has had double-digit sack seasons, and he doesn't look like he is stopping anytime soon. Garrett became the Defensive Player of the Year in 2023, and he deserved it with how unstoppable he was rushing the passer.
Myles Garrett is also a five-time Pro Bowler, three-time First Team All-Pro, and two-time Second Team All-Pro. He has a strong resume and is going to continue to add to it.
Dallas Cowboys - LB Micah Parsons
There are plenty of candidates in Dallas who could be a Hall of Farmers, but the obvious one is LB Micah Parsons. The dude is easily the best defensive player in the league right now and he's playing 3 positions at once, linebacker, defensive end/EDGE, and defensive tackle. While it's not a 100% lock as Parsons is entering year 4 of his career, his dominating on the field gives him a strong chance at getting in. Hopefully injuries don't occur because it is a joy watching this man play as NFL fans are witnessing a hall-of-fame talented ok
Denver Broncos - NONE
Gosh, I don't even know where to begin here. The Broncos have been an absolute dysfunctional mess the past few seasons. There isn't a Hall of Famer on this team at all. The only potential Hall of Famer I can see is Patrick Surtain, but it's too early for him to have the label placed on him. Come back in a few years on this one.
Detroit Lions - QB Jared Goff
It wasn't looking great his rookie season as Goff was horrible. Ever since that year, Goff has been such a great QB in the NFL. He has been a three-time pro bowler and was the QB that helped take the Rams to Superbowl 53. Goff was traded to Detroit and has been an important piece to a strong Detroit Lions team and got the Lions to the NFC Championship for the first time since 1991. Goff threw for 30,429 yards, 185 touchdowns, and 82 interceptions. The Detroit Lions are a young team, but from the bunch, Goff has the best odds to make the Hall of Fame today.
Green Bay Packers - RB Josh Jacobs
The Packers are a younger team, but one of the players they added in free agency has the best shot for now, and that's Josh Jacobs. Just looking at his dominant 2022 NFL Season, with 1,853 rushing yards (Led the League) and 12 touchdowns gives him strong consideration to be in Canton Ohio.
Jacobs has had a strong 5-year career. He has rushed for 5,545 rushing yards and 45 rushing touchdowns throughout his career. Jacobs has also been a two-time pro bowler and a part of the 1st team all-pro squad in 2022. Jacobs is still in his prime and should continue to strengthen his resume to get him into the Hall of Fame.
Houston Texans - WR Stefon Diggs
Stefon Diggs has been a made man in the NFL since the Minneapolis Miracle catch as a Viking in 2017. That play alone should immediately put that man in the Hall of Fame, and luckily for him, he has had a great NFL career as a Minnesota Viking, Buffalo Bill, and hopefully will translate as a Houston Texan.
In his career, he has had 810 receptions for 9,995 receiving yards and 67 touchdowns. Diggs led the league in both receptions (127) and receiving yards (1,535) in the 2020 NFL Season. Diggs has also been a four-time pro bowler and a 1st team all-pro.
Indianapolis Colts - QB Joe Flacco
This is an easy one as Joe Flacco will one day go into the Hall of Fame. His contributions alone as a Baltimore Raven in 2012 made him a lock. While he's hasn't been the same since he left Baltimore, he had a career resurgence with the Cleveland Browns. He even helped them get to the playoffs with all of their injuries in 2023. In his career, he has thrown for 43,936 yards, 245 touchdowns, and 155 interceptions. Flacco has even rushed for 864 yards and 16 touchdowns. It also helps his Hall of Fame chances that was the Superbowl 47 MVP. While his tenure with the Broncos, Eagles, and Jets wasn't great, his contributions as a Raven and Brown, should get him enshrined in Canton.
Jacksonville Jaguars - None
It's a year too early to label any Jaguars players as Hall of Famers. The Jags are still a relatively young team and have plenty of football left in them. One potential consideration that can be argued is Ronald Darby. Darby hasn't been the greatest cornerback since leaving Philadelphia. Time will tell in a year or two if there will be a Hall of Famer playing for the team.
Kansas City Chiefs - QB Patrick Mahomes
Is there any debate here? Mahomes won 3 Super Bowls and was the MVP all 3 times the Chiefs won. He is the face of this Chiefs dynasty and there is no debate that he is a hall of famer. Even if he retired today, he's going to be a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Las Vegas Raiders - WR Davante Adams
It wasn't looking great in Adams's first two seasons in the NFL, but he managed to turn it around and be one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. In the 2020 and 2022 seasons as he was a touchdown machine. In 2020 he caught 18 touchdowns and in 2022 he caught 14 touchdowns which led the league.
Statistically throughout his career, Adams has had strong numbers. He had 872 receptions for 10,781 yards and 95 touchdowns. His strong career has also resulted in being in the Pro Bowl six times and a part of a First Team All-Pro three times in his career. Adams is 31 years old and still has plenty left in the tank to solidify getting his yellow jacket in Canton.
Los Angeles Chargers - DE/EDGE Khalil Mack
The Chargers are an absolute mess and today are currently in a retool after the predictable disaster of the Brandon Staley saga. There is only one clear choice on this team that is a Hall of Famer and that is DE/EDGE Khalil Mack. Mack has been a key defender on every defense that he has been a part of. and has been a strong defender. During his career, he has made 591 tackles, 101.5 sacks, 30 forced fumbles, and 3 interceptions.
Mack was the 2016 Defensive Player of the Year after a dominant season as an Oakland Raider. He has also been an 8-time Pro Bowler, and a 4-time first-team All Pro. and was a part of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team. Mack should be able to get into the Hall of Fame with how great his career has been.
Los Angeles Rams - QB Matthew Stafford
Another easy one here as this one was pretty much clinched the moment Stafford finally won a Superbowl with the Los Angeles Rams. He is one of the toughest QBs to ever play in the NFL. He has had a career with 56,047 passing yards, 357 passing touchdowns, and 180 interceptions, and has had a 98-107-1 record. Stafford has also held multiple NFL records, Detroit Lions franchise records, and a few Los Angeles Rams records. When Stafford's career comes to an end, he will become a Hall of Famer.
Miami Dolphins - WR Tyreek Hill
As much of a piece of work Tyreek Hill off the field, it's clear that he is one of the best receivers in the NFL today. Last season yet again proved it leading the NFL in touchdowns (13) and receiving yards (1,799). Hill has also been a multiple-time pro bowler, 5 times All-Pro, and even won a Superbowl during his time with the Kansas City Chiefs. Tyreek Hill at the rate should be a Hall of Famer.
Minnesota Vikings - S Harrison Smith
The Vikings only have one obvious name, Harrison Smith. Smith has played in the NFL for 12 years and has been a constant game-changer on the Vikings' defense. He was a 6-time pro bowler and been an All-Pro selection in 2017. His impact is also shown as a pass rusher on occasion and is one of the more notable leaders on that Vikings team. Not only will he be in the Vikings Hall of Fame, but one day he will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.
New England Patriots - None
Sorry Patriot fans, there is not a Hall of Fame player on your team right now. After all, this is a rebuilding team and they are going to need a few more seasons to potentially get a Hall of Famer.
New Orleans Saints - LB Demario Davis
The Saints are an absolute mess at the moment and are in a really bad spot. They're too good to be bad, yet they need a hard reset. At the moment there are some talented players. When giving the Hall of Fame label there is one player that is super underappreciated. His name is Demario Davis and he plays linebacker for the team.
He is a multiple-time 2nd team all pro, has been to two pro bowls, and was the NFL leader in solo tackles in 2017. Davis has also been a durable player as excluding his rookie season he has played every game on the field. He has improved as a pass rusher too. It may take longer than others, but Davis is a great linebacker who should get the call from Canton one day.
New York Giants - None
Yuck, the Giants are another team, that doesn't have a Hall of Famer on their team. An argument for Dexter Lawrence, but its still early to tell. He still has a realistic chance if he keeps contributing at the level he has the past few seasons. For now, the Giants are going to get the None label.
New York Jets - QB Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers is entering his 20th season in the NFL and has had a legendary career. His resume is tremendous as he is a 4-time NFL MVP, 4-time First Team All-Pro, 4-time passer rating leader, 2-time passing touchdowns leader, 10-time Pro Bowler, and won Superbowl 45. Rodgers was a Super Bowl MVP as well. Throughout his career, he has thrown for 59,055 passing yards, 475 touchdowns, and 105 interceptions. Rodgers also has 3,466 rushing yards and 35 rushing touchdowns. Rodgers will be a first-ballot Hall of Famer whenever he chooses to retire.
Philadelphia Eagles - OT Lane Johnson
The Eagles are an interesting case as there are so many talented players on this team. Out of the bunch though, the one player that has the highest chance is offensive tackle Lane Johnson. He is one of the key blockers for the Eagles at right tackle in the 2010's and 2020's. He is a 5-time Pro Bowler, 2-time All-Pro, and won a Superbowl with the organization. Johnson has been one of the most reliable blockers in the NFL. He is a player who will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame.
Pittsburgh Steelers - LB T.J Watt
The younger brother of JJ Watt has lived up to the hype as a player for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the clear-cut face and leader of that Steelers defense. Through his 7 seasons with the Steelers, he has had 401 tackles, 96.5 sacks, 7 Interceptions, 27 forced fumbles, and 10 fumble recoveries. Watt also won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2021. He is a 6-time Pro Bowler, 4-time 1st team All-Pro, and won the Deacon Jones Award three times. Watt has a strong resume and if the Steelers get their act together on offense, maybe he will win a Superbowl with the team. He has the best chance in Pittsburgh to go into the Hall of Fame.
While an argument can be made that Russell Wilson has the higher odds, his tenure in Denver is a real black eye and lowered his chance of getting into the Hall Of Fame.
San Francisco 49ers - RB Christian McCaffery
McCaffery has always had the hall of fame talent. When he is healthy he has been unstoppable. 2023 proved that as he was the Offensive Player of the Year and he also led the NFL with 1,459 rushing yards. Throughout his career, McCaffery has had 6,185 rushing yards and 52 rushing touchdowns. He is a threat as a pass catcher too as he has through his career had 67 receptions for 4,320 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns. McCaffery is a 3-time pro bowler, 3-time 1st team all pro, and 2nd team all pro. He is building himself a strong career and if he stays healthy will continue to add to his legend.
Seattle Seahawks - WR DK Metcalf
The Seahawks are a young team and have time to keep developing their players. There is only one player who has the best chance to make the Hall of Fame today DK Metcalf. Metcalf has been a key offensive player on the Seahawks offense the past 5 seasons. He had 372 receptions for 5,332 yards and 43 touchdowns. He has also been a pro bowler 2 times and was a 2nd team all-pro in 2020. Metcalf still has plenty of football to play and should continue to grow his resume to get into the Hall of Fame.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers - WR Mike Evans
The Buccaneers have a lot of options to choose from, as important pieces from their Superbowl 55 Victory are still on the team. The one that stands out the most is wide receiver Mike Evans. Just look at his yearly stats he has always had a 1,000-yard season through his 10-year season. Career-wise, he has made 762 receptions for 11,680 yards and 94 touchdowns.
Mike Evans holds multiple Buccaneers and NFL records. He also is a 5-time Pro Bowler, 2-time Second Team All pro, and was a part of the Buccaneers Superbowl 55 Squad. Evans in time will get inducted in the hall of fame and should immediately be in the Buccaneers ring of honor when he retires.
Tennessee Titans - WR DeAndre Hopkins
The Titans Are in a rebuild right now, but there is one player who stands out with the Hall of Fame label. His name is DeAndre Hopkins. He is one of the most talented receivers in the NFL. He has been a 3-time first-team All-Pro, 5-time Pro Bowler, and led the league in receiving touchdowns in 2017. In his career, he has made 928 receptions for 12,355 yards and 78 touchdowns. He's also holds Texans franchise records as well, including most receptions in a season in 2018 and receiving touchdowns in a season in 2017. Depending on how things go, Hopkins has the best chance on the Titans today to be in the Hall of Fame.
Washington Commanders - LB Bobby Wagner
It's easy to forgot that Bobby Wagner is in the NFL still and signed with the Commanders. He was one of the key parts of the Seattle Seahawks Legion of Boom defense and even won a Superbowl with the franchise. Every season he has always had over 100 tackles and has even led the league multiple seasons in tackles. As a 6 time all-pro, multiple-time pro bowler, and one of the best linebackers in football history it would be surprising if Wagner is a first-ballot hall of famer when he chooses to retire.
So those are my selections of a player on every NFL Team who has the best chance to make the Hall of Fame. Do you agree? Who are your selections for who are the most likely to make the Hall of Fame on every team? Let us know in the comment section and don't forget to give the article a like and check out the rest of our content on stadium rant.