Several former Bucs headline 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot

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The 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot is loaded with star power, and for Tampa Bay fans, four familiar names stand out. A recent FOX NFL graphic spotlighted Rob Gronkowski, Gerald McCoy, Richard Sherman, and Antonio Brown as candidates for the 2027 Hall of Fame class. While each player’s career extended beyond Tampa Bay, their time in red and pewter added meaningful chapters to their legacies.

Rob Gronkowski’s Championship Run in Tampa Bay​

Gronkowski spent two seasons in Tampa Bay from 2020 to 2021 and made an immediate impact.

Buccaneers Production​

• 100 receptions
• 1,425 receiving yards
• 13 touchdowns

Accolades in Tampa Bay​

Super Bowl LV Champion

Gronk’s two-touchdown performance in Super Bowl LV remains one of the defining moments of that championship season. His presence helped elevate the offense and solidified his already Hall-of-Fame-worthy résumé.

Gerald McCoy’s Defensive Era in Tampa​

McCoy anchored the Buccaneers' defensive line from 2010 through 2018 and became one of the most respected interior defenders of his generation.

Buccaneers Production​

• 140 games played
• 54.5 sacks
• Multiple double digit tackles for loss seasons

Accolades in Tampa Bay​

Six Pro Bowl selections

McCoy was the centerpiece of the defense for nearly a decade, providing leadership, consistency and elite interior pass rush ability during his tenure.

Richard Sherman’s Veteran Leadership​

Sherman joined Tampa Bay during the 2021 season, bringing championship experience and stability to the secondary.

Buccaneers Production​

• 5 games played
• 11 tackles
• 1 interception

While his stint was brief, Sherman’s overall Hall of Fame résumé includes multiple All-Pro selections and a Super Bowl title earlier in his career.

Antonio Brown’s High Impact Stretch​

Brown played parts of two seasons in Tampa Bay from 2020 to 2021.

Buccaneers Production

• 87 receptions
• 1,028 receiving yards
• 8 touchdowns

Accolades in Tampa Bay

Super Bowl LV Champion

Brown caught a touchdown in the Super Bowl victory over Kansas City, contributing to one of the most dominant championship performances in franchise history. Brown ended his career with Tampa Bay as he left the field in the middle of a game.

Four former Buccaneers now find themselves on the 2027 Hall of Fame ballot. From franchise pillars to championship contributors, Tampa Bay’s imprint on this class is undeniable.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Former Bucs headline 2027 Pro Football Hall of Fame ballot

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