Discussion: Which S22 Players are Future Hall of Famers and Why?

[mithrandir]

The storied S22 class was the largest class in league history, and many of its members have made huge contributions to the league both as players and as users. Two years into regression, there are still 60 players from S22 that are on active rosters. Given that most HoF players play at least ten seasons, I am assuming any player who is not an a roster anymore will not get in to the Hall. Which players from this class will make the Hall of Fame? Which won't? Here is my list, but I would love to hear what others think. I might still turn this into a media piece later but I don't have the time to do all the research at the moment. I will divide the sixty players into Lock, Fringe, or Out. Fringe players have some combination of awards, Ultimus wins, multiple Pro Bowls, or top 20 career stats that could work in their favor, but they might still have work left to do to get in.  

Quarterbacks:
Colby Jack - Lock
Monty Jack - Fringe
Nick Kaepercolin - Out
Suleiman Ramza - Out
Ben Slothlisberger - Fringe

Running Backs:
Richard Gilbert - Out
Kichwa Jones - Out
Jamar Lackson - Fringe
Tatsu Nakamura - Lock
Acura Skyline - Out

Wide Receivers:
Garfield Despacito Jr. - Out
Eddie Jeeta - Out
William Lim - Lock
Thomas Passman - Out
Sean Snyder - Out

Tight Ends:
James Angler - Lock
Clark Boyd - Out
Zee Rechs - Fringe
Friedrich Vequain - Out

Offensive Linemen:
Bruce Buckley - Lock
Byron Dolls - Fringe
Calvin Golladay - Fringe
Leeroy Jenkins - Out
Matt Krause - Out
Mo Magic - Out

Defensive Tackles:
Daymond Brooks - Out
Fawn Dillmiballs - Out
BigEddi ForeverYeti - Lock
Colt Mendoza - Out at DT (see CB)
Claude Miller II - Out
Patrik Money - Out
Magnus Rikiya - Out
Hank Steel - Out

Defensive Ends:
James Cho - Fringe/Out
Slinky Claxton - Out
Troen Egghands - Out
Ke'oke'o Kane-Maika'i - Out
Mario Von Pebbles - Out

Linebackers:
Jack Banks - Fringe
Lawrence Bass - Out
Derred de Ville - Lock
George Fisher - Out
Deshun Jones - Out
Stanislaw Koniecpolski - Out
Spike Suzuki - Out
Michael Witheblock - Weird case. Excellent wide receiver career, good LB career, but did not play either long enough for career leaderboards. I'll say Fringe

Cornerbacks:
Brandon Booker - Fringe
Colt Mendoza - Fringe candidate who will likely be hurt by his late career position switch
Jim Waters - Out
Andrew Witten - Fringe

Safety: 
Cuco Clemente - Fringe
Matt Cross - Out
Sean Dawkins - Fringe
Wesley Eriksen - Out
Johnny Hellzapoppin - Out
Brendan Lanier - Out
Hamish MacAndrew - Out
Magnus Valdyr - Out

Kicker/Punter:
Matthew McDairmid - Lock
Sam Sidekick - Out
Jacob Small - Fringe


Let the arguments commence!

[BenDover]

Kichwa Jones for HOF

[mithrandir]

8 Locks
15 Fringe
37 Out

I would expect five or fewer of the fifteen fringe players to make it

[woelkers]

How dare you disrespect me by saying that Big Edd is a lock. I understand that you're probably right but it still feels disrespectful.

[ZootTX]

I'm happy to just make the 'fringe' list lol