College Football Hall of Fame Releases 2026 Ballot Including Former NFL Stars Dumervil, Bryant, Suh

The National Football Foundation released the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class, featuring 79 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision, along with 100 players and 35 coaches from lower levels. Notable nominees include former Denver Broncos standouts Elvis Dumervil and Reggie Rivers, Oklahoma State's Dez Bryant, Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh, and Heisman Trophy winners Mark Ingram, Cam Newton, and Robert Griffin III. Dumervil, a dominant defensive player in college and the NFL, and Rivers, a versatile running back and receiver, highlight the diverse talent up for induction. Bryant's college career featured numerous accolades and franchise records with the Dallas Cowboys, while Suh was a defensive force and Heisman finalist at Nebraska. The ballot also includes prominent coaches like Larry Coker, Gary Patterson, and Chris Petersen, with recent changes to coaching eligibility criteria. The class will be announced in January 2026, with approximately 18 players expected to be elected.