Key Highlights
- During that time, he led all NFL defensive tackles with a whopping 73 passes defended and five interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns.
- He also had 13 fumble recoveries, returning two of those for scores as well.
- He collected 60 sacks as a member of the Vikings, and was named a member of the NFL’s All-Decade team for the 2000s as well as one of the 50 Greatest Vikings of all time and a member of the team’s Ring of Honor. The next step of the process comes when the Hall of Fame Selection Committee meets prior to Super Bowl LX this February in San Francisco.
- They can select up to five players from the list of Modern Era finalists, and the entire Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be announced during the NFL Honors ceremony on 5 February, the Thursday before this year’s Super Bowl. Here is the full list of this year’s Modern Era finalists. Willie Anderson, Tackle — 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore RavensDrew Brees, Quarterback — 2001-05 San Diego Chargers, 2006-2020 New Orleans SaintsJahri Evans, Guard — 2006-2016 New Orleans Saints, 2017 Green Bay PackersLarry Fitzgerald, Wide Receiver — 2004-2020 Arizona CardinalsFrank Gore, Running Back — 2005-2014 San Francisco 49ers, 2015-17 Indianapolis Colts, 2018 Miami Dolphins, 2019 Buffalo Bills, 2020 New York JetsTorry Holt, Wide Receiver — 1999-2008 St.
- Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville JaguarsLuke Kuechly, Linebacker — 2012-19 Carolina PanthersEli Manning, Quarterback — 2004-2019 New York GiantsTerrell Suggs, Outside Linebacker/Defensive End — 2003-2018 Baltimore Ravens, 2019 Arizona Cardinals, 2019 Kansas City ChiefsAdam Vinatieri, Kicker — 1996-2005 New England Patriots, 2006-2019 Indianapolis ColtsReggie Wayne, Wide Receiver — 2001-2014 Indianapolis ColtsKevin Williams, Defensive Tackle — 2003-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014 Seattle Seahawks, 2015 New Orleans SaintsJason Witten, Tight End — 2003-2017, 2019 Dallas Cowboys, 2020 Las Vegas RaidersDarren Woodson, Safety — 1992-2003 Dallas CowboysMarshal Yanda, Guard/Tackle — 2007-2019 Baltimore RavensBest of luck to Kevin Williams in his quest to (hopefully) take his rightful place among the greatest players in Pro Football history!
