Twenty-six former NFL players were named as semifinalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class on Tuesday (November 25), according to a ProFootballHallof.com news release

The list includes five players eligible for the first time, two who have reached the semifinalist stage for the first time and 19 who were previously semifinalists for the 2025 class. Quarterbacks Drew Brees and Philip Rivers ; running back Frank Gore ; wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald ; and tight end Jason Witten represent the first-year eligible players. Quarterback Eli Manning ; running back Fred Taylor ; wide receivers Torry Holt , Steve Smith Sr . and Reggie Wayne ; offensive linemen Willie Anderson , Jahri Evans and Marshal Yanda , linebackers Luke Keuchly and Terrell Sugg

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