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Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Full Semifinalist Breakdown

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Full Semifinalist Breakdown
01 Apr
2026
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Kirk Buchner and Paul Lawrence sit down to break down the newly announced 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

In this episode, the guys go position-by-position to analyze who made the cut, who got snubbed, and who is facing a "logjam" at their position. They discuss the difficult path for Philip Rivers compared to Eli Manning, the surprising omission of Ricky Waters, and why Kevin Williams is finally getting his due.

Plus, they take a deep dive into the Senior, Coach, and Contributor pools—predicting how the committee might handle heavy hitters like Bill Belichick and Robert Kraft against deserving seniors like Roger Craig and Joe Jacoby.

In this episode:

Quarterbacks: Is Drew Brees the only lock?

Running Backs: The "Compiler" argument against Frank Gore.

Wide Receivers: How Larry Fitzgerald impacts Torry Holt and Reggie Wayne.

The Trenches: The rise of Willie Anderson and the return of the "Williams Wall."

Seniors: Will the committee use "sacrificial lambs" to get a specific candidate in?

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