NFL Hall Locks: Rodgers, Mahomes, Garrett Lead Active Stars
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- Aaron Rodgers is described as a "no-doubt future Hall of Famer" heading into what he says is his final 2026 season with the Steelers, armed with four MVP awards, a Super Bowl MVP, and the career interception rate record.
- Patrick Mahomes at age 30 already has two regular-season MVPs and three Super Bowl MVPs, joining just five QBs ever to win at least three Super Bowls.
- Myles Garrett set the single-season sack record with 23 sacks during his 2025 Defensive Player of the Year campaign, after being traded from the Browns to the Rams this offseason.
- Lamar Jackson is the most efficient passer in league history (102.2 rating) and the greatest rushing QB ever (6,522 yards), with two MVPs — though the source notes detractors will knock his lack of a Super Bowl title.
- Mike Evans holds the NFL record with 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to start a career before injuries ended the streak in his 12th year, plus a Super Bowl ring won with the Buccaneers.
- Travis Kelce is the most prolific pass-catcher in postseason history, with three Super Bowl titles and seven straight All-Pro selections for the Chiefs.
- Derrick Henry became just the 10th player in NFL history to hit 13,000 rushing yards and sits 4th all-time with 122 rushing touchdowns, dominating into his 30s.
Why it matters: The 2026 class goes in Saturday, but the article spotlights a deep pipeline of active stars — from Mahomes and Rodgers to Garrett and Henry — whose Hall cases won't be eligible until at least 2031, with résumés ranging from airtight (Mahomes' three rings) to still-debatable (Jackson without a Super Bowl win).
