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Colts Legends Mathis, Wayne, And Vinatieri Named Hall Of Fame Semifinalists
Three Indianapolis Colts legends, Robert Mathis, Reggie Wayne, and Adam Vinatieri have been named semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
The announcement highlights their incredible contributions to the NFL and their lasting impact on the Colts franchise.
Robert Mathis
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Robert Mathis, a defensive end, is in his fifth year as a semifinalist.
Known as the NFL’s “strip sack king,” Mathis holds the league record for forced fumbles (52) and strip sacks (47).
Over his 14-year career with the Colts, he amassed 123 sacks, earned five Pro Bowl selections, and was named a first-team All-Pro in 2013.
Reggie Wayne
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Reggie Wayne, a wide receiver, is a semifinalist for the seventh consecutive year and has been a finalist every year since becoming eligible.
Wayne’s 14-year career with the Colts saw him record 1,070 receptions, 14,345 yards, and 82 touchdowns.
He ranks among the NFL’s all-time greats in both regular season and postseason receiving stats.
Adam Vinatieri
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Adam Vinatieri, widely regarded as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, is a semifinalist for the second year in a row.
The NFL’s all-time leading scorer with 2,673 points, Vinatieri is a four-time Super Bowl champion and a three-time first-team All-Pro.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame will narrow the list to 15 finalists later this year, with the final inductees announced ahead of Super Bowl LX.
The full list of 26 semifinalists:
QB Drew Brees
QB Eli Manning
QB Philip Rivers
RB Frank Gore
RB Fred Taylor
WR Larry Fitzgerald
WR Torry Holt
WR Steve Smith Jr.
WR Hines Ward
WR Reggie Wayne
TE Jason Witten
OL Willie Anderson
OL Lomas Brown
OL Jahri Evans
OL Richmond Webb
OL Steve Wisniewski
OL Marshal Yanda
DL Robert Mathis
DL Vince Wilfork
DL Kevin Williams
LB Luke Kuechly
LB Terrell Suggs
DB Rodney Harrison
DB Earl Thomas
DB Darren Woodson
K Adam Vinatieri