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The Next Hall of Fame Inductee For All 32 NFL Teams

By Erik Lambert

Jan 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) reacts during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders free safety Charles Woodson (24) reacts during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Oakland Raiders:  Charles Woodson

People may try to argue that the Green Bay Packers will ultimately be who represents Charles Woodson when he goes into the Hall. He did win Defensive Player of the Year and his Super Bowl ring with that franchise. However, his return to the Oakland Raiders in 2013 for another three seasons pretty much signaled what color blood ran through his veins. It’s silver and black the whole way. He played more seasons there and was drafted by them after all.

As for his qualifications? Not even a question. Woodson could very well be the greatest defensive back of his era, and that’s a pretty stacked list he’s going against. Yet the stats speak for themselves:  65 interceptions, 33 forced fumbles, 13 defensive touchdowns, over 1,200 tackles and nine Pro Bowl trips. Few players at his position can boast similar accomplishments. He’ll be in on the first ballot when his eligibility goes active.

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