Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022
The 8-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2022 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Richard Seymour and Bryant Young.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were DeMarcus Ware and Zach Thomas (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 6th, 2022.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Richard Seymour   | Player | DT | 5 |
Bryant Young  | Player | DT | 3 |
Tony Boselli  | Player | LT | 7 |
LeRoy Butler  | Player | S | 5 |
Sam Mills   | Player | ILB | 5 |
| Cliff Branch | Senior | WR | 4 |
| Dick Vermeil | Coach | 2 | |
| Art McNally | Contributor | 2 |
| ⇦ 2021 | 2023 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2022
| Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
| Andre Johnson | 2024 |
| DeMarcus Ware | 2023 |
| Devin Hester | 2024 |
| Jared Allen | Not Yet |
| Patrick Willis | 2024 |
| Reggie Wayne | Not Yet |
| Ronde Barber | 2023 |
| Torry Holt | Not Yet |
| Willie Anderson | Not Yet |
| Zach Thomas | 2023 |
Semifinalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2022
| Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
| Anquan Boldin | Not Yet |
| Darren Woodson | Not Yet |
| Eddie George | Not Yet |
| Eric Allen | Not Yet |
| Fred Taylor | Not Yet |
| Hines Ward | Not Yet |
| Ricky Watters | Not Yet |
| Robert Mathis | Not Yet |
| Steve Smith Sr | Not Yet |
| Steve Tasker | Not Yet |
| Vince Wilfork | Not Yet |
Full Nomination List for 2022
122 Nominees
| ⇦ 2021 | 2023 ⇨ |
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