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Bill Belichick was overlooked for the opportunity to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame as a first-round candidate on Tuesday. The 73-year-old head coach of UNC Football will have to wait an additional year before receiving his invitation to join the elite ranks in Canton.

Robert Kraft could make Hall of Fame before Bill Belichick and Tom Brady

Tom Brady, widely regarded as the greatest quarterback of all time, will be eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2028, following the five-year waiting period after his retirement. He should undoubtedly secure a spot in Canton during his first year of eligibility.

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Patriots owner, 84-year-old Robert Kraft, could make history before both the architects of his franchise’s success. Robert Kraft is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026. He stands as the sole finalist in the contributor category for 2026. He is currently eligible and under consideration for induction. Kraft could join the likes of Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys and Edward DeBartolo Jr. of the San Francisco 49ers as living owners in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.