5 most likely first-year 2024 Pro Football HOF inductees

1. Julius Peppers

The Carolina Panthers’ great will undoubtedly be a first ballot Hall of Famer when the time comes as Peppers eclipsed nine Pro Bowls and three All-Pros during his time with Panthers, Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. Peppers ended his career just a sack short of third all time, with his 159.5 sacks culminating throughout 17 years in the league. The 6-foot-7 edge rusher was a member of the 2010s All-Decade Team and proved to be one of the best players in Panthers’ history after being selected No. 2 overall in the 2002 NFL Draft.