The pro football reference hall of fame monitor hofm is a metric designed to estimate a players chances of making the pro football hall of fame using av, pro bowls, allpros, championships, and various stat milestones. I recently visited the pro football hall of fame in canton, and my mom asked if donald driver was in the hall of fame. Jul 24, 2017 donald driver is the latest green bay great to lock down his place in the packers history books. Will receiver greg jennings be inducted into the packers hall of fame. Donald driver accomplished one of his goals by winning a super bowl. Leading wr donald driver is among this years pro football hall of fame nominees. Pro football hall of fame ford fan vote pro football hall. Donald driver honored with street name in green bay. Donald driver speaks at packers hall of fame induction. Donald driver has been named on of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame. The hall of fame is celebrating the nfl s centennial season with a special 20member induction class in 2020, but it.
Donald driver named 2020 black college football hall of fame. He spent his entire 14season nfl career with the packers and holds the franchises alltime records for most career receptions and receiving yards. Pro football hall of fame announces modernera nominees for 2020 class the hall of fames centennial class will feature some pretty prominent players. Donald driver named finalist for black college football hall. Donald driver inducted into packers hall of fame youtube. Wr donald driver donald driver, selected in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft, played in 205 games during his 14year packers career. Nov 21, 2018 the nfl recently announced its semifinalist for the pro football hall of fame and there is one member of the green bay packers who made the cut. Troy polamalu, patrick willis among firsttime hall of. Donald driver wr, 19992012 is among 108 players and coaches who have been named as modernera nominees for the pro foootball hall of fame. He spent his entire 14season nfl career with the packers and holds the.
Selected by the green bay packers in the final round of the 1999 nfl draft, donald driver beat the odds to become one of the greatest receivers in franchise history. Wmtvdonald driver has been named one of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame, tmj4 reports. Stay tuned for the announcement of our grand prize winner. Tallying up the final numbers on donald drivers career. The nfl recently announced its semifinalist for the pro football hall of fame and there is one member of the green bay packers who made the cut. Donald driver 2020 black college football hall of fame. Packers induct wr donald driver into teams hall of fame.
Donald driver was inducted into the green bay packers hall of fame on saturday, 18 years after being drafted in the seventh round. The pro football hall of fame announced thursday the 122 modernera nominees they have for their 2020 induction class. Prominent former packers on hall of fames preliminary. Donald driver was immortalized in bronze by the wisconsin athletic hall of fame in 2016 during the organizations first induction ceremony in nine years. Nfl does donald driver deserve your 2018 pro football hall of fame vote. Green bay wluk former green bay packers wide receiver donald driver announced he is a finalist for the 2020 black college football hall of fame. Player name nfl experience years of service career stats hall of fame. On saturday, driver was inducted into the teams hall of fame along with former cornerback mark lee. To be the alltime packers leading receiver in franchise history, that tells you that youre among some of the greatest icons and legends that ever played in the green and. Green bay packers wide receiver donald driver 80 during an nfl football game between the green bay packers and the minnesota vikings. Driver thanked his family his wife betina and three young children and his loyal fans. Packers alltime leading wr driver among firstyear nominees for hof.
Pro football hall of fame announces 108 nominees sporting news. Donald driver is the latest green bay great to lock down his place in the packers history books. Sep, 2017 donald driver wr, 19992012 is among 108 players and coaches who have been named as modernera nominees for the pro foootball hall of fame. Selected by the green bay packers in the final round of the 1999 nfl draft, donald driver. May 24, 2017 in fact, 10 percent of nfl players who are in the football hall of fame were drafted by a hbcu. Donald driver, mark lee to be inducted in packers hall of fame. But ill always remember when i caught my first pass from brett during training camp. Alltime leading receiver donald driver and ballhawking cornerback mark lee. Donald jerome driver born february 2, 1975 is a former american football wide receiver. Jun 15, 20 he also said wolf would be his presenter when hes inducted into the packers hall of fame. Now the green bay packersa wide receiver is focused on making the hall of fame, after talking to former raiders receiver.
He also said wolf would be his presenter when hes inducted into the packers hall of fame. Recently inducted into the packers hall of fame, donald wanted to do something special for the fans in wisconsin with some fun and surprise visits, and it will culminate at his final charity softball. Donald driver, mark lee inducted into green bay packers. It would be surprising if donald driver became a firstballot hall of famer, especially with other receivers such as cris carter and tim. Add another former member of the green bay packers to the list of players in the pro football hall of fame.
Former packers wr driver among firstyear nominees for hof. Donald driver spoke after being inducted into the packers hall of fame. Donald driver talks packers, postcareer work, hall of. Donald driver, selected in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft, played in 205 games during his 14year packers career. Atlanta packers great donald driver is a finalist for induction into the black college football hall of fame, according to a news release from the group. Does donald driver deserve your 2018 pro football hall of. Will donald driver be inducted into the pro football hall of. After playing college football for alcorn state university, driver was picked by the green bay packers in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft. The black college football hall of fame announced the 26. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers passes deep to wide receiver donald driver for a 26yard touchdown. Defensive backs leroy butler and nick collins, receiver donald driver and kicker ryan longwell. July 22, 2017, driver was inducted into the green bay packers hall of fame. He was inducted alongside former packers cornerback mark lee.
Tallying up the final numbers on donald driver s career. You are currently viewing our community forums as a guest user. Green bay ap the green bay packers are getting ready to induct two new members to the franchises hall of fame. The players listed below are the top 250 hofmrated players who played wr starting in 1955 or later for at least 50 career. The list includes 122 players eligible to be selected to next years class. The pro football hall of fame unveiled its list of modernera nominees for the class of 2020 on thursday. Ap the green bay packers are getting ready to induct two new members to the franchises hall of fame. In fact, 10 percent of nfl players who are in the football hall of fame were drafted by a hbcu. Donald driver s thank you fans tour taking place from august 10 is the first tour ever for a professional athlete to thank his fans. Jan 31, 20 tallying up the final numbers on donald driver s career.
Donald driver named finalist for black college football. The hall of fame board recently passed a resolution that suspended the hall of fames selection committee bylaws for the class of 2020 election cycle only. Former vikings receiver randy moss is among the players eligible for the first time. Jul 23, 2017 donald driver, a former seventhround pick who went on to catch 743 passes for 10,7 yards over 205 games, was inducted into the packers hall of fame on saturday. Donald driver named 2020 black college hall of fame finalist. Here is a look at the 15 of the greatest nfl players to come from a hbcu. Donald driver aiming for pro football hall of fame sporting. Pro football hall of fame announces modernera nominees. Driver spent his entire career with the packers, making four pro bowls and helping lead the team to victory in super bowl xlv.
Oct 25, 2019 donald driver has been named on of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame. The hall of fame is celebrating the nfl s centennial season with a special 20member induction class in 2020, but it will still include. Anytime you can say you are a leader in any major catagory for a historic franchise like green bay, an extremely recongizable name, pro bowler, super bowl champion, consistently playing great football with 1,000 yards receiving, yes, i truly believe eventually donald driver will make it into the pro football hall of fame. One of the most respected players by fans and peers not only in green bay but the entire league, wr donald driver is heading towards his last years. The pro football hall of fame announced plans for an expanded class of inductees in 2020 by approving a proposal to put together a group of.
Will donald driver be inducted into the pro football hall. Donald driver has been named on of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of. When i got there, i said, hey brett, my names donald driver. Donald driver aiming for pro football hall of fame. On saturday, driver was inducted into the teams hall of. Donald driver, mark lee set for packers hall of fame call. Donald driver among five packers named as modernera. Packer forum is one of the largest online communities for the green bay packers. Donald driver and mark lee were both outstanding players for the packers. Donald drivers thank you fans tour taking place from august 10 is the first tour ever for a professional athlete to thank his fans. The wide receiver logjam in the hall of fame makes induction unlikely for chad johnson, as the former bengal played in a deep era at that position. Donald driver named 2020 black college football hall of. Prominent former packers on hall of fames preliminary list of.
Donald driver, mark lee going into packers hall of fame. Former packers safety elected to pro football hof 96. Packers hall of fame to induct donald driver and mark lee. Donald driver, mark lee inducted into green bay packers hall. Comparing aaron rodgers and other nfl quarterbacks.
Prominent former packers on hall of fames preliminary list. Players official site of the national football league. Donald driver was one of the best players in the history of the nfls most storied franchise. Donald driver news, stats, photos green bay packers. Nov 15, 2016 the green bay packers hall of fame inc. Nov 15, 2016 donald driver and mark lee were both outstanding players for the packers. Wmtv donald driver has been named one of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame, tmj4 reports. Former green bay packers wide receiver donald driver is among 11 firstyear eligible players for the pro football hall of fame.