Top NFL Players Who Aren’t In The Hall Of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class of 2022 could be characterised as patient. Unlike previous induction classes, this year’s class had no members who were admitted on the first ballot. Cliff Branch was eligible for posthumous induction on Saturday for 30 years prior to his family receiving the anxiously awaited call. Numerous past athletes, some whose vices ruined their careers yet others who rightfully deserve recognition, who are still eligible are awaiting a call to Canton, Ohio. Because they played for a team in a small market, though you could still find them in an xl bet , many deserving players have been overlooked; other players have been eclipsed by more well-known teammates. 

For whatever reason, there are still a lot of deserving players who are vying for a place in football lore. In this article, we’ll run through some of the NFL legends we think deserve a spot in the Hall of Fame.

WR Steve Tasker 

Teams: Oilers (1985–86); Bills (20. WR Steve Tasker) (1986-97)

Tasker, one of the best special teams players in NFL history, was nominated for seven Pro Bowls between 1987 and 1995. Tasker contributed to the Bills becoming the first team to play in four straight Super Bowls during that time. Super Bowl XXVII’s opening minutes were a showcase for Tasker’s talent. Tasker was positioned opposite rookie linebacker Robert Jones, who was filling in for an injured starter as the Cowboys were attempting to punt from their own 16-yard line. Jones had no chance against Tasker, who outmuscled Jones before intercepting Mike Saxon’s punt.

WR Otis Taylor

Team: Chiefs (1965-75)

The 6-foot-3, 215-pound Taylor was a player who was truly ahead of his time and one of the first receivers to properly utilisehis physicality to his advantage. Taylor chose to play for the Kansas City Chiefs of the AFL instead of the NFL in 1965 (he was selected by the Eagles with the 203rd overall choice in the NFL Draft). In his second season, Taylor not only helped the Chiefs win the first-ever Super Bowl but also led the AFL in average yards per reception. Taylor, who led the AFL in touchdown catches the following season, assisted the Chiefs in winning their first Super Bowl at the conclusion of the 1969 campaign.

LB Clay Matthews 

Teams: Browns (1978-93); Falcons (1994-96) 

Matthews, a four-time Pro Bowler, played for the Browns for 16 of his 19 NFL seasons and contributed to Cleveland’s five AFC Central division championships in the 1980s. With 69.5 career sacks, 27 forced fumbles, and 14 fumble recoveries, Matthews retired. On four separate occasions, he also finished first in the NFL in tackles. Matthews was not chosen for the Pro Bowl despite having one of his greatest seasons. With 126 tackles, 12 sacks, three forced fumbles, and league-high 126 tackles, Matthews dominated the league in 1984. From 1986 to 1989, the Browns participated in three AFC Championship Games in large part because to Matthews’ performance.

LB Randy Gradishar

Team: Broncos (1974-83) 

Gradishar is still the best Bronco who is still awaiting his induction into the Canton, with all due respect to Tom Jackson and Rod Smith. Gradishar, the 14th overall pick in the 1974 draught, led Denver’s “Orange Crush” defence, which helped the Broncos win their first Super Bowl appearance. Gradishar was named to the Pro Bowl and All-Pro team in 1977. During his final six seasons with the Broncos, Gradishar was chosen for five further Pro Bowls (along with a second All-Pro nomination). Gradishar, a member of the Broncos Ring of Fame, is credited with more than 2,000 tackles over the course of his 10-year career.

WR Reggie Wayne 

Team: Colts (2001-14) 

Wayne, who was selected to six Pro Bowls between 2006 and 2012, led the NFL in receiving yards that year. His 53-yard touchdown catch in the Super Bowl the year before assisted the Colts in winning their first Super Bowl since moving from Baltimore to Indianapolis. When the Colts returned to the Super Bowl in 2009, Wayne was Peyton Manning’s top target. In spite of Manning’s departure in 2012, a 34-year-old Wayne was named to the Pro Bowl that year while catching passes from Andrew Luck, a rookie quarterback.