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Which active NFL players are most likely to make the Hall of Fame?
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Which active NFL players are most likely to make the Hall of Fame?

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio is home to the all-time greats of the NFL. These 30 active players entering the 2024 season have a great shot to see their bust in Canton.

 
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Davante Adams, WR

Davante Adams, WR
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Adams' streak of six consecutive Pro Bowls and three straight All-Pro designations ended last season, but he still tallied over 1,100 yards receiving for the fifth time in six years. He still has time to build on his Hall of Fame resume.

 
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Budda Baker, S

Budda Baker, S
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Baker has quietly been one of the top defensive players in football since he was drafted in 2017. He made his sixth Pro Bowl in seven years last season despite missing time and has 737 career tackles.

 
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Nick Bosa, DE

Nick Bosa, DE
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Bosa has been in the NFL for only five seasons, yet he already has four Pro Bowls, a Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year Award to his name. He's also recorded 53.5 sacks in five seasons.

 
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Calais Campbell, DT

Calais Campbell, DT
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Campbell's career continues on as he gets close to 40. Ye had another strong season in 2023 with Atlanta, recording 6.5 sacks, giving him 105.5 sacks for his career. The long-time defensive star has six Pro Bowls.

 
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Mike Evans, WR

Mike Evans, WR
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Consistency has been a theme for Evans' career, with more than 1,000 yards receiving in each of his 10 seasons. He made his fifth Pro Bowl in 2023 and also led the league with 13 receiving touchdowns.

 
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Myles Garrett, DE

Myles Garrett, DE
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Garrett won his first Defensive Player of the Year award in 2023 with 14 sacks and 30 quarterback hits. He's been an All-Pro three times and had 88.5 sacks in only seven seasons.

 
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Cameron Heyward, DE

Cameron Heyward, DE
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Heyward is hoping to rebound from an injury-plagued 2023 season, but already has a convincing case for the Hall of Fame. He's made six Pro Bowls and recorded 80.5 sacks over 13 seasons with the Steelers.

 
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Tyreek Hill, WR

Tyreek Hill, WR
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The speedy Hill remains one of the truly elite offensive weapons in the game, tallying his second consecutive season with more than 1,700 yards receiving in 2023. He's made the Pro Bowl in all eight of his NFL seasons and has been an All-Pro five times.

 
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DeAndre Hopkins, WR

DeAndre Hopkins, WR
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Hopkins had a rebound season in 2023 with over 1,000 yards receiving after two disappointing years. His Hall of Fame case might already be set, however, with five Pro Bowls and three All-Pros over 11 seasons. He's now tallied over 1,000 yards seven times.

 
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Lamar Jackson, QB

Lamar Jackson, QB
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Jackson won his second league MVP in 2023, an honor that might have already sealed his Hall of Fame status after six seasons. He helped change the quarterback position with his elite ability as a runner and passer, and is an impressive 58-19 during the regular season.

 
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Kyle Juszczyk, FB

Kyle Juszczyk, FB
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Most teams no longer utilize the fullback, but Juszczyk's ability to play it at an elite level should garner him Hall of Fame consideration. He's now made the Pro Bowl in eight consecutive seasons and was an All-Pro for the first time last year.

 
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Travis Kelce, TE

Travis Kelce, TE
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Center Jason Kelce appears to be a surefire Hall of Famer after retiring, and young brother Travis will follow him into Canton as arguably the best tight end in league history. He won his third Super Bowl and made his ninth Pro Bowl in 2023, and continues to climb up all-time ranks at the position.

 
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Chris Jones, DT

Chris Jones, DT
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The anchor of the Chiefs defense during their three Super Bowl wins, Jones made his fifth Pro Bowl and was an All-Pro for the second time last season. He has 75.5 career sacks in eight seasons.

 
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Julio Jones, WR

Julio Jones, WR
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Jones hasn't been quite ready to hang up his cleats, appearing with the Titans, Bucs, and Eagles over the last three seasons. His Hall of Fame case is likely set due to his past production as a Falcon, with seven Pro Bowls and seven 1,000-yard seasons.

 
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Cameron Jordan, DE

Cameron Jordan, DE
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Jordan's career is winding down, but he's been one of the best pass rushers of his era. He had 117.5 career sacks in 13 seasons with the Saints, making eight Pro Bowls.

 
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Khalil Mack, OLB

Khalil Mack, OLB
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Mack showed he had plenty left last season with 17 sacks, giving him 101.5 for his 10-year career. He's made the Pro Bowl eight times and been named All-Pro three times.

 
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Patrick Mahomes, QB

Patrick Mahomes, QB
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Mahomes is making his case to potentially be the greatest NFL player to put on a uniform, with a historic first seven seasons. His accolades include two MVP, three Super Bowls, six Pro Bowls, and over 28,000 yards passing.

 
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Zack Martin, OG

Zack Martin, OG
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Martin has an impressive Hall of Fame case through 10 NFL seasons, as a nine-time Pro Bowler and seven-time first-team All-Pro. At age 33, he could have many more seasons left.

 
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Von Miller, EDGE

Von Miller, EDGE
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Miller continues to play, but has done all he needs to make the Hall of Fame with a Defensive Player of the Year Award, eight Pro Bowls, two Super Bowl victories, and 123.5 career sacks. Miller last made the Pro Bowl in 2019 but hopes to continue adding to his sack total and postseason success.

 
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Quenton Nelson, OG

Quenton Nelson, OG
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Nelson's career is off to a historic start through only six seasons. The Colts guard made his sixth Pro Bowl last season and has also been a first-team All-Pro three times.

 
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Jason Peters, OL

Jason Peters, OL
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Injuries have stacked up for Peters in recent years, but he's continued to play through his age 41 season. Peters has played an incredible 20 seasons, appearing in 248 games and making nine Pro Bowls.

 
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Patrick Peterson, CB

Patrick Peterson, CB
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Peterson joined his third team in 2023 when he signed with Pittsburgh and continues to be a productive cornerback. He made the Pro Bowl in his first eight years with Arizona, contributing both on defense and special teams. Peterson has 36 career interceptions in 13 seasons.

 
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Jalen Ramsey, CB

Jalen Ramsey, CB
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Ramsey extended his streak to seven consecutive Pro Bowls despite playing only 10 games due to injury last year. He's had a strong eight-year career with 22 picks and won a Super Bowl with the Rams.

 
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Aaron Rodgers, QB

Aaron Rodgers, QB
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Rodgers was a clear Hall of Famer before joining the Jets in 2023, but is hoping to add to his stats. His career accolades include four MVPs, 10 Pro Bowls, and one Super Bowl victory with the Packers. Rodgers ranks ninth all-time in passing yards and fifth in passing touchdowns.

 
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Tyron Smith, OT

Tyron Smith, OT
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Smith has been plagued by injuries in recent seasons, but got back on track last year in Dallas with a second-team All-Pro designation. He made eight Pro Bowls in 13 seasons with the Cowboys, and joins the Jets in 2024.

 
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Justin Tucker, K

Justin Tucker, K
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Tucker is still going strong, making his seventh Pro Bowl in 2023. He remains No. 1 all-time in field goal accuracy and owns the record for the longest field goal made at 66 yards.

 
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Bobby Wagner, LB

Bobby Wagner, LB
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Wagner made his ninth career Pro Bowl after returning to Seattle in 2023, and his career continues in Washington. He's led the league in tackles three times and has over 1,700 tackles in 12 seasons.

 
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T.J. Watt, OLB

T.J. Watt, OLB
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With the incredible start of his career, Watt will likely following his older brother, J.J. Watt, to the Hall of Fame. He won the Defensive Player of the Year in 2021 and has led the NFL in sacks in three of the last four seasons. Through seven seasons, Watt already has 96.5 sacks.

 
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Trent Williams, LT

Trent Williams, LT
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Williams had another brilliant season in 2023, making his 11th consecutive Pro Bowl and third consecutive season All-Pro. He continues to develop an elite resume through 13 seasons.

 
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Russell Wilson, QB

Russell Wilson, QB
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Wilson's reputation has soured after his struggles in Denver, but his Hall of Fame case is clear after his production during 10 seasons with Seattle. He was a Pro Bowler in nine out of 10 seasons, winning one Super Bowl.

Seth Trachtman is a sportswriter, digital marketer, and fantasy sports expert based in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s a two-time winner of the Tout Wars Fantasy Baseball Expert’s League, and his work has appeared in hundreds of fantasy baseball and fantasy football newsstand and online publications. He’s a University of Missouri alum and long-suffering turned spoiled Kansas City Chiefs fan. Seth doesn't often Tweet, but when he does, you can find him on Twitter/X @sethroto.

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