Who is on the Hall of Fame Class of 2027 ballot? Gronkowski and Peterson among newcomers

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2027 ballot is already shaping up as one of the deepest in recent years, following this past summer’s enshrinement in Canton. After the Class of 2026 ceremony, the next group is expected to feature three strong first-ballot candidates: Rob Gronkowski, Adrian Peterson and Ben Roethlisberger. Gronkowski’s résumé includes four Super Bowl wins with the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, plus 92 regular-season TDs, 15 postseason TDs and five Super Bowl TDs. Peterson, an MVP runner-up era force, ranks fifth all-time in rushing touchdowns (122) and carries (14,918). Roethlisberger has top-10 all-time passing yards and TDs. The article also lists returning candidates and first-year hopefuls including Richard Sherman and Antonio Brown.