Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2009

The 6-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2009 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Bruce Smith and Rod Woodson.

Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Dermontti Dawson and John Randle (see below for the rest of the finalists).

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 8th, 2009.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Bruce Smith PlayerDE1
Rod Woodson PlayerFS1
Randall McDaniel PlayerLG3
Derrick Thomas PlayerOLB5
Bob Hayes SeniorWR2
Ralph Wilson Jr. Contributor6
⇦ 20082010 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2009

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Andre Reed2014
Bob KuechenbergNot Yet
Claude Humphrey2014
Cortez Kennedy2012
Cris Carter2013
Dermontti Dawson2012
John Randle2010
Paul Tagliabue2020
Richard Dent2011
Russ Grimm2010
Shannon Sharpe2011

Semifinalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2009

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Art ModellNot Yet
Charles Haley2015
Chris Doleman2012
Ken Stabler2016
Kevin Greene2016
Lester HayesNot Yet
Ray Guy2014
Roger CraigNot Yet
Steve TaskerNot Yet
Terrell Davis2017
⇦ 20082010 ⇨