Top 20 NFL players list that are not in the hall of fame
Top 20 NFL players list that are not in the hall of fame: The 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame list is here but there is not a single member from this year’s class that was included in the first ballot. Cliff Branch who was eligible for 30 years before his family got a call for the Hall of Fame.
Similarly, there are many players still waiting for their call to Canton. Many players who were deserving of are passed over because they were playing for the small market team. For many reasons, there are deserving players who still hope for earning a spot in football immortality. CBS Sports ranked the top 20 greatest NFL players who have not received Hall of Fame.
The list of 20 NFL players
#1 LB Zach Thomas
Team: Dolphins (1996-07); Cowboys (2008)
career Timeline: (1996-2008)
#2 WR Torry Holt
Team: Rams (1999-08); Jaguars (2009)
career Timeline: (1999-2009)
#3 QB Ken Anderson
Team: Bengals
career Timeline: (1971-86)
#4 WR Reggie Wayne
Team: Colts
career Timeline: (2001-14)
#5 WR Sterling Sharpe
Team: Packers
career Timeline: (1988-94)
#6 RB Roger Craig
Team: 49ers (1983-90), Vikings (1992-93), Raiders (1991)
career Timeline: (1983-93)
#7 CB Lester Hayes
Team: Raiders
career Timeline: (1977-86)
#8 LB Randy Gradishar
Team: Broncos
career Timeline: (1974-83)
#9 CB Ken Riley
Team: Bengals
career Timeline: (1969-83)
#10 LB Clay Matthews
Team: Browns (1978-93); Falcons (1994-96)
career Timeline: (1978-96)
#11 DE L.C. Greenwood
Team: Steelers
career Timeline: (1969-81)
#12 DT Steve McMichael
Team: Patriots, Bears, Packers
career Timeline: (1980-94)
#13 WR Hines Ward
Team: Steelers
career Timeline: (1998-11)
#14 OL Joe Jacoby
Team: Washington
career Timeline: (1981-93)
#15 Steve Smith Sr.
Team: Ravens (2014-16), Panthers (2001-13)
career Timeline: (2001-16)
#16 LB Patrick Willis
Team: 49ers
career Timeline: (2007-14)
#17 LB Tommy Nobis
Team: Falcons
career Timeline: (1966-76)
#18 DE Jim Marshall
Team: : Vikings (1961-79) , Browns (1960)
career Timeline: (1960-79)
#19 WR Otis Taylor
Team: Chiefs
career Timeline: (1965-75)
#20 WR Steve Tasker
Team: Oilers (1985-86), Bills (1986-97)
career Timeline: (1985-97)