Sat Aug 02 17:20:00 UTC 2025: **Headline: Hall of Fame Expert Predicts Class of 2026: Brees, Fitzgerald Lead the Pack**
**Canton, OH** – With the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 set to be enshrined this weekend, analyst Adam Rank is already looking ahead, offering his predictions for the Class of 2026. Fresh off the enshrinement of the 2025 class, which included Sterling Sharpe, Rank predicts former NFL stars Drew Brees and Larry Fitzgerald as likely first-ballot inductees.
Rank believes that the logjam of quarterback talent previously stalling Eli Manning is now cleared for Drew Brees to take his place. Citing Brees’ Super Bowl MVP award with the Saints, along with his numerous passing records and Pro Bowl selections, Rank is confident that Brees will be a first-ballot inductee.
Fitzgerald, known for his incredible hands, durability, and community involvement, is also predicted to join Brees. A Walter Payton Man of the Year recipient with impressive statistics, Fitzgerald is expected to overcome the logjam of wide receiver candidates.
Beyond the first-timers, Rank predicts former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly will get his gold jacket, as well as offensive linemen Willie Anderson and Jahri Evans. Finally, Rank emphasizes the importance of Bill Belichick’s inclusion as a Coach/Contributor.
“The Pro Football Hall of Fame is officially adding four new members! Adam Rank breaks down the inductees in the Class of 2025, a group that includes one of the most prolific tight ends in history and an all-time great sack artist.”
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