Overview

• Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, is a leading candidate among nine semifinalists in the contributor category for the Hall of Fame.
• The selection committee reduced the list from 25 to nine semifinalists, with a final decision expected after a meeting on November 12.
• Other notable semifinalists include Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl, and influential NFL owner Art Modell.
• The Hall of Fame's Board of Directors recently separated the coaches and contributors into distinct categories to streamline the selection process.
• The final class of inductees, including contributors, will be announced during the 'NFL Honors' event in February 2025.