The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the initial list of nominees for the Class of 2026, and 10 former Tampa Bay Buccaneers players appear on the list. Among the standouts are three true franchise legends: Simeon Rice, Mike Alstott, and Warrick Dunn , all strong Hall of Fame candidates .
Simeon Rice, the Quarterback Hunter
Rice arrived in Tampa in 2001 and became the final piece of a historic defense. In five seasons with the Bucs, he totaled 67.5 sacks , was named All-Pro in 2002 , and was instrumental in their Super Bowl XXXVII victory, where he recorded two sacks against the Raiders.
Warrick Dunn, the Offensive Lightning Bolt
A first-round pick in the 1997 draft, Dunn earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and established himself as a versatile running back. Between Tampa and Atlanta, he surpassed 7,500 scrimmage yards with two different teams, a feat unique in the NFL. With the Bucs, he accumulated more than 7,600 total yards and two Pro Bowl appearances.
Mike Alstott, the Eternal A-Train
For his part, ” A-Train ” Mike Alstott is one of the most iconic names in the team’s history. The franchise’s leading rusher (58 TDs), a six-time Pro Bowler, and a hero in the 2002 playoffs with four touchdowns, he left an unparalleled legacy in 11 seasons. Today, he is part of the Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor at Raymond James Stadium.
More Ex-Buccaneers on the List
Other former Bucs on the list include Jeff Garcia, Thomas Jones, LeSean McCoy, Lorenzo Neal, Lomas Brown, Logan Mankins, and Sean Landeta, recalling the impact they left at different times in the team’s history.
The Road to Canton
The selection process will narrow the 128 nominees to 50 in October, 25 semifinalists by the end of the year, and finally 15 finalists in January. The new Hall of Fame inductees will be announced at the NFL Honors gala on the eve of the Super Bowl.
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