Longtime Former Detroit Lions OL Makes Next Round of Hall of Fame Voting

 

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has revealed the latest round of candidates advancing in the voting process, and it’s exciting to see some familiar names on the list. Among those is a former Detroit Lions player who has had a remarkable career.

 

Former Lions Players in the Hall of Fame

 

While there aren’t any current Detroit Lions players who are immediate shoo-ins for the Hall of Fame, several former Lions have been inducted over the years. Some notable mentions include:

– Barry Sanders: Running back, inducted in 2004

– Calvin Johnson: Wide receiver, inducted in 2021

– Dick LeBeau: Defensive back, inducted in 2010

– Charlie Sanders: Tight end, inducted in 2007

 

 

The Current Voting Process

 

The Hall of Fame’s voting process involves several stages. First, a screening committee narrows down the list of candidates to 50. Then, a Blue Ribbon Committee selects three finalists from this group. For the Class of 2025, the Hall of Fame has made some changes to the voting process, including the addition of new screening committees and more stringent voting requirements ¹.

 

Candidates from the Seniors Category

 

The Seniors category includes players who finished their careers at least 25 years ago. Some notable candidates who advanced to the next round include:

– Offensive Linemen:

– Ed Budde: Played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1963 to 1976

– Joe Jacoby: Played for the Washington Redskins from 1981 to 1993

– Mike Kenn: Played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1980 to 1994

– Other Positions:

– Quarterbacks: Ken Anderson, Charlie Conerly, Roman Gabriel, Jack Kemp, and Jim Plunkett

– Running Backs: Alan Ameche, Ottis Anderson, Larry Brown, and Roger Craig

 

 

While there isn’t a specific former Lions OL currently in the next round of voting, it’s exciting to see the talented players who have been recognized by the Hall of Fame. The Detroit Lions have had some great players throughout their history, and it’s possible that one day, a current or former player will join the likes of Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson in the Hall of Fame ² ³.