Former New Orleans Saints teammates Drew Brees and Jahri Evans could enter HOF together
The New Orleans Saints will have one first-time eligible player who is a no-doubt lock for first-ballot induction, and a returning two-time finalist who could end up heading with him to Canton, Ohio. Drew Brees is one of the most surefire inductions in a decent while, and he is essentially locked into an enshrinement for his first year in 2026. The question becomes whether or not his longtime teammate Jahri Evans can also make it in with him, meaning the Saints would get a rare double selection.
First-timers like Larry Fitzgerald and Frank Gore are likely going to have a ton of support, and multiple others joining the race. Evans made it to the finalist stage in 2025 and again in the Class of 2024, among 19 other names in 2025. With four of them elected, it provides an opportunity for the now-Saints offensive line coach, but also a lot of competition. But Evans has his backers, too. He was a semifinalist in his first year of eligibility so he has been heavily considered for quite some time now.
However, players like Torry Holt, Luke Kuechly, Steve Smith Sr., Reggie Wayne, Fred Taylor, and more provide competition from the 2025 class, as they will roll over now for another year.
Seeing both Brees and Evans go to the Hall of Fame together would be an amazing day for Saints fans, as both are certainly deserving of the accolade, and with how long they played together, it would be special to share that moment.
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