Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023

The following list of players retired after the 2017 season and became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. The group is highlighted by Shane Lechler and Jahri Evans, who have yet to be enshrined in Canton.

In addition to the list below, review the all-time best players for each team, and the all-time best players at each position.

Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position.

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PlayerPositionLegends Score
Shane Lechler P73
Joe Thomas T58
Jahri Evans G41
Dwight Freeney DE40
Darrelle Revis CB39
Navorro Bowman ILB23
James Harrison OLB21
Elvis Dumervil OLB15
Mike Tolbert FB13
Tamba Hali OLB11
John Kuhn FB11
Kam Chancellor S10
Chris Johnson RB8
DeMarco Murray RB8
Jairus Byrd S8
Ahmad Brooks OLB7
Blair Walsh K6
Carson Palmer QB6
T.J. Ward S5
Eddie Lacy RB4
Alterraun Verner CB4
Lawrence Timmons ILB4
Brian Cushing ILB4
David Harris ILB3
Karlos Dansby ILB3
DeAngelo Hall CB3
Julius Thomas TE2
Terence Newman CB2
Ryan Shazier LB2
Matt Forte RB2
Jay Cutler QB1
Cedric Peerman HB1
Eric Wood C1
Cliff Avril DE1
Paul Posluszny ILB1
Eric Weems ST1
Martellus Bennett TE1
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Comments

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This is horrible! James Harrison and Hines Ward should be in the hall of fame! They are some of the greatest! THIS IS BULL!

Posted by Colin Clarkson on 12/28/2023 @ 19:11pm


This is horrible! James Harrison and Hines Ward should be in the hall of fame! They are some of the greatest! THIS IS BULL!

Posted by Colin Clarkson on 12/28/2023 @ 19:10pm


Sterling Sharpe

Posted by Jim Milson on 07/27/2023 @ 13:05pm


Why isnt Fred Taylor in? His numbers are top 15 for running backs.

Posted by Bobby Maduro on 01/2/2023 @ 13:11pm


How about Tommy nobis of the Atlanta falcons for the Hall of Fame?

Posted by Mark E Taylor on 10/12/2022 @ 13:13pm


JOSH CRIBBS SHOULD BE IN THE HALL OF FAME CHECK OUT HIS NUMBERS

Posted by JOHN STRATFORD on 09/21/2022 @ 08:43am


Why is Darrelle Revis ranked so low? He should be a lock to make the Hall of Fame in 2023.

Posted by Scott Farmer on 08/17/2022 @ 06:16am


Just based on the fact they were 1st team all decades these 4 are the most overlooked for induction into the PFHOF
1920'S LaVern Dilweg
1930's Ox Emerson
1940's Bruno Banducci & Al Wistert

Posted by William McCoy on 08/16/2022 @ 22:32pm


LC Greenwood has been shamefully overlooked for years.

Posted by Paul K on 08/7/2022 @ 20:48pm


Zach Thomas should be in the hall of Fame! Numbers are better than most in the hall,more tackles than urlacher and he played 2 less yrs! Also only lb in his era that compares is ray Lewis,who is in the hall!

Posted by Russell houtman on 07/29/2022 @ 13:50pm


Until Ken Anderson and Ken Riley get into the hall of fame to me it should be called Hall is Shame those 2 deserve it more than anyone else

Posted by Richard McDonald on 07/27/2022 @ 17:27pm


So, what about Rocky Bleier, L.C. greenwood, Dwight White, and Jim Plunkett?

Posted by Alfie Svoboda on 07/23/2022 @ 16:14pm


I am raiders fan. How Randy Gradishar is not in hall of fame already always amazes me. If he does not get in over the next three years time too close hall of fame

Posted by greg thompson on 07/21/2022 @ 01:30am


LC Greenwood Dwight White and Ernie Holmes . Thanks to them were the best team in Football able to Create the Dynasty. How much is needed for the rightful recognition is given. I salute all the players that are in, but, give these guys their due.

Posted by Tony C on 07/18/2022 @ 16:07pm


I am the nephew of former defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions number 76 Roger Brown and number 78 Roger Brown for the Los Angeles Rams Fearsome Foursome I am wondering why Uncle Roger has not been inducted or picked for the Hall of Fame. I find it hard to believe that most of the players he's played with on defensive lines are in the Hall of Fame without him why

Posted by Ror Moriarty on 07/9/2022 @ 19:44pm


I really believe that Zach Thomas needs to be in the Hall. His numbers are very similar to Brian Urlacher. When it comes to receiving. Mark Clayton help Dan Marino be the QB he was. And numbers are not bad at all as well!!

Posted by Tom Keiger on 06/24/2022 @ 13:18pm


jim plunkett, roger craig, clay matthews sr. , eugene lipscomb, l.c. greenwood, joe theisman, and air coryell all should be in the nfl hof

Posted by Barbara VanAuker on 06/21/2022 @ 19:19pm


Mark Clayton who was the top receiver for Dan Marino should be in the HOF. He has the statistics that are better than some of the guys that are currently in the HOF. He was responsible for Dan Marino being in and most QB's have at least one of their leading receivers in the HOF. His longevity and toughness are also very compelling. He is long overdue

Posted by David Werner on 06/19/2022 @ 01:29am


If Chris Johnson isn't in the hall of fame…

Posted by Levi on 06/7/2022 @ 12:51pm


Put Jim Plunket on ballot! 2 time Super Bowl winner and MVP of Super Bowl.
First, Mexican American? Do it!

Posted by Robert Hvezda on 05/30/2022 @ 11:56am


The following individuals should be added for consideration to The NFL Hall of Fame 2023: Eugene "Big Daddy" Limpscomb, Defensive Tackle Baltimore Colts, Rich "Toomstone" Jackson, Denver Broncos, Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals and Roger Craig, San Francisco 49'ers. Their playing statistics don't lie.

Posted by Earl Gillem on 05/24/2022 @ 19:58pm


I think you're missing a great tight end, where is Antonio Gates?

Posted by Mateo Mason on 05/23/2022 @ 17:41pm


Lee Williams 8

Posted by Braxton Johnson on 03/4/2022 @ 09:10am


Can you add Michael Vick into the 2023 NFL Hall of Fame because I really want to see Michael Vick in the Hall of Fame like some people?

Posted by Jake Wilson on 12/28/2021 @ 21:53pm


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