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Larry Fitzgerald elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame in Class of 2026
The longtime Arizona Cardinals wide receiver is a first-ballot Hall of Famer
Updated: 10:42 PM EST Feb 5, 2026
Larry Fitzgerald, a former Pitt Panthers star, is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Fitzgerald was announced as a member of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 during the annual “NFL Honors” awards ceremony Thursday night.Archive video above: Pitt retires Larry Fitzgerald’s numberFitzgerald had 1,432 receptions for 17,492 yards over his 17-year career with the Arizona Cardinals. He ranks No. 2 all-time in the NFL in both of those categories, behind fellow Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.Fitzgerald is one of four inductees from the modern-era players category this year, along with quarterback Drew Brees, linebacker Luke Kuechly and kicker Adam Vinatieri.Pittsburgh Steelers legend L.C. Greenwood was a finalist in the seniors/coach/contributor group, but he did not receive enough votes for induction. Craig will be this year’s only Hall of Fame inductee from that group.The Class of 2026 enshrinement is set for Aug. 8 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026Drew Brees, QB (Saints, Chargers)Roger Craig, RB (49ers, Raiders, Vikings)Larry Fitzgerald, WR (Cardinals)Luke Kuechly, LB (Panthers)Adam Vinatieri, K (Patriots, Colts)
Larry Fitzgerald, a former Pitt Panthers star, is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
Fitzgerald was announced as a member of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 during the annual “NFL Honors” awards ceremony Thursday night.
Archive video above: Pitt retires Larry Fitzgerald’s number
Fitzgerald had 1,432 receptions for 17,492 yards over his 17-year career with the Arizona Cardinals. He ranks No. 2 all-time in the NFL in both of those categories, behind fellow Hall of Famer Jerry Rice.
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Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a reception against the San Francisco 49ers during the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 26, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Fitzgerald is one of four inductees from the modern-era players category this year, along with quarterback Drew Brees, linebacker Luke Kuechly and kicker Adam Vinatieri.
Pittsburgh Steelers legend L.C. Greenwood was a finalist in the seniors/coach/contributor group, but he did not receive enough votes for induction. Craig will be this year’s only Hall of Fame inductee from that group.
The Class of 2026 enshrinement is set for Aug. 8 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026Drew Brees, QB (Saints, Chargers)Roger Craig, RB (49ers, Raiders, Vikings)Larry Fitzgerald, WR (Cardinals)Luke Kuechly, LB (Panthers)Adam Vinatieri, K (Patriots, Colts)