OHIO — Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft, two of the key pillars in the New England Patriots' dynasty, were picked as finalists for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.

Belichick was picked as the coaching candidate and Kraft was picked as the contributor in results announced on Wednesday. Three senior candidates also made the final stage, with Ken Anderson, Roger Craig and L.C. Greenwood all advancing.

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The members of the 50-person selection committee can vote for three of the finalists under rules put in place last year, with candidates needing 80% of the votes to make it into the Hall

The committee will also vote on 15 modern era finalists that are still to be determined, with between three and five of those candidates guaranteed to get into the Hall

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