The standard in which to be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is higher than ever, which makes it more difficult than ever to meet the threshold of greatness. Case in point, this year's class is the smallest in 20 years,

After just four players were inducted this year, the 2026 Hall of Fame class figures to be larger. We break down who's in the running.

A ton of notable players will become eligible for induction in 2026, led by Bill Belichick, one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. Players must be retired for at least five years to be eligible, while coaches recently saw their waiting period reduced from five seasons to one.