Nfl does donald driver deserve your 2018 pro football hall of fame vote. The players listed below are the top 250 hofmrated players who played wr starting in 1955 or later for at least 50 career. Donald driver talks packers, postcareer work, hall of fame. 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. Wr donald driver donald driver, selected in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft, played in 205 games during his 14year packers career. 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. The pro football hall of fame announced 108 modernera nominees for the 2018 class on tuesday. Donald driver spoke after being inducted into the packers hall of fame. Donald driver honored with street name in green bay. He was inducted alongside former packers cornerback mark lee. Donald jerome driver born february 2, 1975 is a former american football wide receiver.
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. It would be surprising if donald driver became a firstballot hall of famer, especially with other receivers such as cris carter and tim. Packer forum is one of the largest online communities for the green bay packers. Donald driver was one of the best players in the history of the nfls most storied franchise. He spent his entire 14season nfl career with the packers and holds the. Leading wr donald driver is among this years pro football hall of fame nominees. Alltime leading receiver donald driver and ballhawking cornerback mark. 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. I recently visited the pro football hall of fame in canton, and my mom asked if donald driver was in the hall of fame. Pro football hall of fame announces modernera nominees.
Donald driver named 2020 black college hall of fame finalist. Packers alltime leading wr driver among firstyear nominees for hof. Donald drivers thank you fans tour taking place from august 10 is the first tour ever for a professional athlete to thank his fans. Packers hall of fame to induct donald driver and mark lee.
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. Selected by the green bay packers in the final round of the 1999 nfl draft, donald driver. Alltime leading receiver donald driver and ballhawking cornerback mark lee. Wmtv donald driver has been named one of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame, tmj4 reports. Jun 15, 20 he also said wolf would be his presenter when hes inducted into the packers hall of fame. Here is a look at the 15 of the greatest nfl players to come from a hbcu. Nov 15, 2016 donald driver and mark lee were both outstanding players for the packers. On saturday, driver was inducted into the teams hall of fame along with former cornerback mark lee. 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 has been named on of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of. 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 finalist for black college football hall. 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. Donald driver, mark lee inducted into green bay packers.
On saturday, driver was inducted into the teams hall of. Donald driver, selected in the seventh round of the 1999 nfl draft, played in 205 games during his 14year packers career. Troy polamalu, patrick willis among firsttime hall of. 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. Green bay packers quarterback aaron rodgers passes deep to wide receiver donald driver for a 26yard touchdown. Nov 15, 2016 the green bay packers hall of fame inc. Donald driver, mark lee set for packers hall of fame call. In fact, 10 percent of nfl players who are in the football hall of fame were drafted by a hbcu. The hall of fame is celebrating the nfl s centennial season with a special 20member induction class in 2020, but it will still include. The pro football hall of fame announced thursday the 122 modernera nominees they have for their 2020 induction class. Donald driver named 2020 black college football hall of.
Driver is a packers hall of famer, but he should be. Tallying up the final numbers on donald drivers career. Jan 31, 20 tallying up the final numbers on donald driver s career. Green bay ap the green bay packers are getting ready to induct two new members to the franchises hall of fame. Prominent former packers on hall of fames preliminary list. Donald driver named finalist for black college football. Donald driver talks packers, postcareer work, hall of.
Donald driver and mark lee going into packers hall of fame monty mcmahon november 15, 2016 some years you get to induct brett favre or mike holmgren into the green bay packers hall of fame. Donald driver was immortalized in bronze by the wisconsin athletic hall of fame in 2016 during the organizations first induction ceremony in nine years. We were doing this drill called pat and go, and i ran the ball back to him. Former vikings receiver randy moss is among the players eligible for the first time. Green bay packers wide receiver donald driver 80 during an nfl football game between the green bay packers and the minnesota vikings. Former packers wr driver among firstyear nominees for hof. The pro football hall of fame unveiled its list of modernera nominees for the class of 2020 on thursday. He spent his entire 14season nfl career with the packers and holds the franchises alltime records for most career receptions and receiving yards.
Donald driver among five packers named as modernera. July 22, 2017, driver was inducted into the green bay packers hall of fame. Wmtvdonald driver has been named one of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame, tmj4 reports. 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.
Ap the green bay packers are getting ready to induct two new members to the franchises hall of fame. 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. Donald driver is the latest green bay great to lock down his place in the packers history books. Prominent former packers on hall of fames preliminary. The measure is intended to honor the nfl s centennial celebration through a special centennial class that will be comprised of 20 members in 2020. Donald driver was inducted into the green bay packers hall of fame on saturday, 18 years after being drafted in the seventh round.
Will donald driver be inducted into the pro football hall of. Driver spent his entire career with the packers, making four pro bowls and helping lead the team to victory in super bowl xlv. 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. Does donald driver deserve your 2018 pro football hall of. Players official site of the national football league. 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. Stay tuned for the announcement of our grand prize winner. Donald driver, mark lee inducted into green bay packers hall. 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.
But ill always remember when i caught my first pass from brett during training camp. Will receiver greg jennings be inducted into the packers hall of fame. Pro football hall of fame class of 2020 nominees include. 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, mark lee going into packers hall of fame.
Player name nfl experience years of service career stats hall of fame. Donald driver wr, 19992012 is among 108 players and coaches who have been named as modernera nominees for the pro foootball hall of fame. Former green bay packers wide receiver donald driver is among 11 firstyear eligible players for the pro football hall of fame. Jul 24, 2017 donald driver is the latest green bay great to lock down his place in the packers history books. You are currently viewing our community forums as a guest user.
Packers induct wr donald driver into teams hall of fame. The black college football hall of fame announced the 26. 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 2020 black college football hall of fame. Former packers safety elected to pro football hof 96. Donald driver named 2020 black college football hall of fame. Donald driver, mark lee to be inducted in packers hall of fame. Donald driver accomplished one of his goals by winning a super bowl. Donald driver news, stats, photos green bay packers. Add another former member of the green bay packers to the list of players in 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. 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. 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.
Defensive backs leroy butler and nick collins, receiver donald driver and kicker ryan longwell. When i got there, i said, hey brett, my names donald driver. Donald driver inducted into packers hall of fame youtube. Will donald driver be inducted into the pro football hall. Prominent former packers on hall of fames preliminary list of. Tallying up the final numbers on donald driver s career. Will donald driver be inducted into the pro football hall of fame. Pro football hall of fame ford fan vote pro football. Pro football hall of fame ford fan vote pro football hall. The list includes 122 players eligible to be selected to next years class. Donald driver aiming for pro 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. 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. Donald driver aiming for pro football hall of fame sporting. Oct 25, 2019 donald driver has been named on of the 26 finalists for black colleges 2020 football hall of fame. Donald driver and mark lee were both outstanding players for the packers. Comparing aaron rodgers and other nfl quarterbacks.
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