There are 371 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. And, plenty of players currently playing in the NFL will join those enshinred players, coaches, and other league-related figures in Canton one day.
Some teams have multiple surefire Hall of Famers playing for them right now, while others likely don’t have a single future member on their roster. This slideshow will go through each team and who their most likely future Hall of Fame member is, using both current stats and future projection.
Arizona Cardinals Safety Budda Baker
Budda Baker has been one of the most underrated players in the league, as he’s played on mostly bad Cardinals teams. But, he has three first-team All-Pro selections in his first seven years. If he continues to play well, he may end up in Canton.
Atlanta Falcons Guard Chris Lindstrom
Lindstrom is one of the best offensive linemen in all of football, and is just now getting the recognition he deserves. With All-Pro selections each of the last two years and plenty of years still left in the tank, Lindstrom has the potential to get to the Hall of Fame.
Baltimore Ravens Running Back Derrick Henry
Henry is one of the best running backs of the 21st century, and is up over 10,000 yards for his career. No one has more 200-yard rushing games than Henry does, and he’s been a true bellcow back in a bygone era for those types of players. It’s safe to say that Derrick Henry will get in.
Buffalo BIlls Edge Von Miller
Von Miller is a lock for the Hall of Fame, likely on the first ballot. The seven-time All-Pro has 126.5 sacks and is an all-time great.
Carolina Panthers Offensive Tackle Ikem Ekwonu
Let’s face it, it’s slim pickings on a terrible Panthers team. If anyone has the upside to become a superstar and possibly make the Hall of Fame, it’s Ekwonu. The third-year tackle has developed into one of the NFL’s best, and he even more untapped potential.
Chicago Bears Wide Receiver Keenan Allen
Keenan Allen has quietly put together a remarkable career. The six-time Pro Bowler has well over 10,000 receiving yards with plenty left in the tankk. He could end up with over 13,000 receiving yards, and it would be tough to keep him out at that point.
Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Ja'Marr Chase
With respect to Joe Burrow, Chase might have a slightly better chance, though both are on track. Chase already has 4,200 receiving yards and 34 touchdowns before his 25th birthday. He’s been one of the most productive receivers in league history, and there’s nothing suggesting that will stop.
Cleveland Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett
Garrett is headed to the Hall of Fame whenever he decides to hang it up. With 92.5 sacks and five All-Pro selections at 28, he’s nearly a sure thing.
Dallas Cowboys Edge Micah Parsons
Parsons tallied three All-Pro seasons before his 25th birthday, putting him in rare company. With 41.5 sacks in 54 games, only injuries will prevent him becoming one of the greatest defensive players of all-time.
Denver Broncos Cornerback Patrick Surtain II
While his dad may end up just short of induction, Surtain II has a real shot. An All-Pro at just 22, The 24-year-old is on track for another selection this year. He may be the best corner in the entire league, and could be in that conversation for a long time.
Detroit Lions Offensive Tackle Penei Sewell
Only injuries will stop Penei Sewell from a Hall of Fame career.He might be the best offensive lineman in the league, and he just turned 24. Few in the history of the game have ever had the talent that Sewell has at any position.
Green Bay Packers Cornerback Jaire Alexander
The Packers didn’t have a single standout candidate, so we went with Alexander. He’s long been one of the league’s best cover guys, and a few more superstar seasons could put him in consideration when his career is over.
Houston Texans Quarterback CJ Stroud
He’s in just his second year, but Stroud looks every bit like a future all-time great. If he stays on this trajectory, he will be a lock.
Indianapolis Colts Guard Quenton Nelson
Nelson has made the Pro Bowl every year of his career, and has four All-Pro selections at just 28. He’s been the best interior lineman of the 2020’s, and the Hall of Fame will likely be in his future.
Jacksonville Jaguars Edge Josh Hines-Allen
No one from the Jaguars is likely to make it. But, Josh Hines has 47 sacks, and is playing his age 27 season. If he can find a way to 100 sacks, he will have a shot.
Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes
Travis Kelce and Chris Jones will also be getting in, but we went with Mahomes. If he never played another down, he’d get in unanimously and would be thought of as one of the best quarterbacks of all-time. Three Super Bowls, two MVP’s, and nearly 30,000 passing yards in just over six seasons as a starter mean he will be inducted some day. The real question is if he will be considered the GOAT.
Las Vegas Raiders Defensive End Maxx Crosby
The Raiders are terrible, but Crosby sure isn’t. He already has 57.5 sacks and just turned 27 in August. The two-time All-Pro is on track to get into the Hall of Fame.
Los Angeles Chargers Edge Kahlil Mack
Mack, a member of the 2010’s All-Decade Team, will be headed to Canton. The five-time All-Pro has 104 sacks as one of the most dominant players of his era.
Los Angeles Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford
Stafford is going to be an interesting candidacy when he becomes eligible. He’s going to have the counting stats, as he is likely to go over 60,000 passing yards before this season is over. And, he has a Super Bowl. But, he doesn’t have any All-Pro selections. That being said, he’s the most likely Ram.
Miami Dolphins Defensive Lineman Calais Campbell
It’s unclear if the voters will reward someone who has had as many off-field issues as Tyreek Hill has with an induction. So, we will go with Campbell.The six-time Pro Bowler made the 2010’s All-Decade Team and has 107.5 sacks in his career despite mostly playing on the interior. He should get in, and his Walter Payton Man of the Year selection in 2019 should only help.
Minnesota Vikings Wide Receiver Justin Jefferson
Jefferson has been simply unstoppable since the day he stepped on the field. The 25-year-old has the most receiving yards per game of any player of all-time (97.9). That’s significantly more than anyone else. The 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year could end up as the greatest wideout of all-time.
New England Patriots Cornerback Christian Gonzalez
The Patriots have no one with true Hall of Fame prospects. But, the second-year corner might be their most important player, and maybe he can have a great career.
New Orleans Saints Safety Tyrann Mathieu
Tyrann Mathieu is another member of the 2010’s All-Decade Team. The three-time All-Pro is going to get serious consideration when his time comes.
New York Giants Defensive Tackle Dexter Lawrence
Dexter Lawrence has grown into an absolute hammer of a player in the middle of the Giants defense. He’s been an All-Pro selection the last two years, and is a serious threat to win Defensive Player of the Year this year. At 26, he could easily get to five or six All-Pro selections. That should get him in.
New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers
This season might not be going well. But, the four-time MVP and one-time Super Bowl champ should be a unanimous selection when he becomes eligible.
Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Tackle Lane Johnson
The four-time All-Pro selection was the best right tackle in football for nearly a decade before Penei Sewell took the crown. Johnson has been a sensational player, and should be headed to Canton at some point.
Pittsburgh Steelers Edge TJ Watt
TJ Watt is a lock for the Hall of Fame. The five-time All-Pro and one-time DPOY is on pace for another DPOY this year. He’s going to join his brother in Canton, and could go down as one of the best dozen-or-so players in NFL history if he has a few more years at superstar level.
San Francisco 49ers Offensive Tackle Trent Williams
Eleven Pro Bowls and into his second decade of aboslute dominance, Trent Williams is a first-ballot Hall of Famer when his time comes. Enjoy his last few years in the league because football players of his caliber are few and far between.
Seattle Seahawks Wide Receiver DK Metcalf
DK Metcalf likely isn’t getting in, but neither are any of his teammates. That being said, he has nearly 6,000 receiving yards before his 27th birthday. It’s possible he could get to a point where he could be considered.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receiver Mike Evans
Mike Evans has been the most underrated player of this era, and he’s absolutely headed to Canton. His consistency is unmatched, as he has had 1000+ yards in all ten of his seasons, an NFL record. He may be underappreciated now, but Hall of Fame voters are knowledgeable enough to make sure he gets in.
Tennessee Titans Wide Receiver Deandre Hopkins
“Nuk” is one of the finest players of this generation. With over 12,000 receiving yards and five selections to All-Pro teams, Hopkins should be getting inducted into the Hall of Fame at some point.
Washington Commanders Linebacker Bobby Wagner
Bobby Wagner is a lock for Canton. Ten All-Pro selections, over 1,700 tackles, and a 2010’s All-Decade Team selections should get him in on the first ballot.