5 best players eligible for Hall of Fame induction in 2026 feat. Drew Brees

Modified Feb 07, 2025 11:00 GMT

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2) Larry Fitzgerald

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Throughout his career, Larry Fitzgerald proved himself one of the greatest players to ever catch a football - and he did so despite usually playing with at best mediocre and at worst terrible quarterbacks. He holds multiple league and franchise records, including the most receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in a single playoff run.

He was also very humble and amiable, even towards his opponents - a much-welcome and refreshing deviation from the usual "diva" stereotype of wide receivers who showboat after touchdowns, insult (or even straight-up assault) defenders, and complain about their quarterbacks (see Terrell Owens, Odell Beckham Jr., and Antonio Brown).

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About the author

Andre Castillo is an NFL journalist at Sportskeeda who holds a Bachelor’s degree in English and Master’s degree in Journalism. He has over seven years of working experience and has also covered MMA with FanSided, wrestling with The Sportster, and automobiles with Hot Cars.

Andre follows the New York Jets and the Washington Commanders, mostly because he likes their colors. His favorite position is tight end, and players like Mark Andrews and Travis Kelce have always drawn Andre's attention when watching a game. Bill Belichick is his favorite coach, and his all-time favorite Super Bowl is the XLII edition, when the underdog New York Giants upset the then-undefeated New England Patriots.

If he can change one moment in NFL history, it will be from the NFC Championship Game in January 2019. In that game, a highly controversial no-call cost the Saints what would have been Drew Brees' second Super Bowl visit, where he would have faced Tom Brady and the Patriots.

Andre is always on the lookout for fresh perspectives in a story and ensures complete factual accuracy by double-checking all information before using it in his articles. He has an innate understanding of how to present information in an efficient and compelling way.

Outside the writing realm, Andre is a professional licensed teacher. His hobbies include watching UFC, MotoGP, playing the piano, and travelling.

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