After the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 was enshrined in Canton, it's time to look ahead. A trio of players will likely be considered as first-ballot selections, plus there's an impressive crop of returning candidates who just missed the cut last year. Widely considered one of the greatest tight ends of all-time, Gronkowski is a lock. Sherman was a first-team All-Pro three times and made it to the Pro Bowl five times. Brown's resume includes four first-team All-Pro selections, seven Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl with the Bucs.