NFL Hall of Fame voting process starts with nominations of eligible coaches, sportspersons, and contributors by 50 people on the Selection Committee.
Fans can contact the Pro Football Hall of Fame through email or letter and pitch their nominations.
The Selection Committee comprises media representatives from each NFL city. New York and Los Angeles have two NFL franchises and hence two representatives.
Other members include writers, media persons, and other distinguished football-related personalities. Their appointment is open-ended and is taken care y the Hall of Fame’s Board of Trustees.
The designated people first compile the list of Modern-Era nominations, and the Initial Preliminary list is finalized by the 1st of March. The list is studied, and any players who seem suitable, along with first-time eligible people and last year’s candidates who received four votes, are included.
The revised list is dispatched in July. The third list is conveyed in September, revealing the Modern-Era semifinalist candidates. The Selection Committee give their vote to elect the semifinalists.
In November, voting is done to determine the final 15 names. Four additional names are presented for Coaches/contributors and senior players.
The annual meeting oversees the voting to sort the last five Modern-Era finalists. First, the coaches, seniors, and contributors are selected. Then, they move to other names.
One must receive an 80% vote from the committee to enter the top 10. The last process to get the final five names is done individually via the yes / no process.
The accounting firm tallies the result and announces the winners.
The HOF Class of 2023 will be commemorated on the 5th of August. Below is the list of elected names:
- Ken Riley – Senior
- Chuck Howley – Senior
- Joe Klecko – Senior
- Don Coryell – Coach / Contributor
- Zach Thomas
- DeMarcus Ware
- Ronde Barber
- Joe Thomas
- Darrelle Revis
