Steve Smith Senior Hall of Fame Case | NFL News

Thirty-seven new legends, including Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, and Adam Vinatieri, just got their busts in Canton—bringing the Hall’s total to 387. But the real buzz? Who’s next. Rob Gronkowski and Adrian Peterson are top names for 2027, but don’t sleep on Steve Smith Sr.—a 16-year veteran with over 1,000 catches, 14K yards, and 81 TDs, holding Panthers’ records and ranking among NFL’s all-time greats. His playoff heroics, consistency, and elite resume make him a serious Hall of Fame candidate. The voters might finally get it right. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85481936e08ac91c