Social media reacts to Nebraska legend Roger Craig making Hall of Fame

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After years of waiting, a former Nebraska running back has been selected to the 2026 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Roger Craig is now the sixth Nebraska player to be named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The former Husker spent 11 seasons in the NFL, nine of them with the San Fransico 49ers. He was a three-time Super Bowl champion in San Fransico with four Pro Bowl selections and an All-Pro selection in 1988. The former Husker is also a member of the NFL's 1980s All-Decade Team and the 49ers Hall of Fame.

Craig was also the first player to have 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in the same season (1985). The Davenport, Iowa, native played at Nebraska from 1979 to 1982. During his time with the Huskers, he ran for 2,446 yards and 26 touchdowns. He was a second-round selection in the 1983 draft.

The former Husker is joined in the 2026 Hall of Fame class by Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, and Adam Vinatieri. The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class will be officially inducted on Saturday, Aug. 8, in Canton, Ohio.

Social media had a lot to say about Roger Craig's election to the Hall of Fame. Find some of the best reactions below.

Forever​

Forever etched in history.

Roger Craig is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. pic.twitter.com/VEClPyWPNH

— Nebraska Football (@HuskerFootball) February 6, 2026

No. 384​

A defining player of his era, Roger Craig is now officially Pro Football Hall of Famer No. 384. Class of 2026 presented by @visualedgeit. @histepper33@49ers@NFLpic.twitter.com/oUNkRxK3Og

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) February 6, 2026

Long overdue​

The first to ever hit 1k/1k. The Hall was long overdue, Roger. pic.twitter.com/AHqadSqXZA

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) February 6, 2026

Former teammate speaks out​

First player ever to notch 1K rushing yards and 1K receiving yards in the same season.

Congratulations brother. This Hall of Fame nod is overdue, and fully deserved. #RogerCraig#HoFpic.twitter.com/AypLpA1pgI

— Steve Young (@SteveYoungQB) February 6, 2026

28 years​

After 28 years eligible, Roger Craig will be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the 2026 class. pic.twitter.com/gKjR9DFLsA

— Hail Varsity (@HailVarsity) February 6, 2026

High-stepper​

Hats off to the "High-Stepper"!

A salute to the #49ers' Roger Craig on his election into the Pro Football Hall of Fame

• Three-Time Super Bowl Champion
• 1988 NFL Offensive Player of the Year
• 1980s Second-Team All-Decade
• First of only three players in #NFL history with… pic.twitter.com/zxop7wlmPg

— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) February 5, 2026

Big game vs Florida State​

NFL Hall-of-Famer Roger Craig
1981 vs Florida State
20 carries 234 yard...including a 94-yd touchdown run

Featuring the audio of Lyell Bremser of the @HuskersRadio Network pic.twitter.com/REJXeV1RWC

— Paul Jake Jacobsen (@HuskerTapes) February 6, 2026

Throwbacks?​

Nebraska should bring back these throwbacks for an entire season. https://t.co/1wJH4ubT6F

— Josh Peterson (@joshtweeterson) February 6, 2026

NFL honors​

Roger Craig, Pro Football Hall of Famer#Huskers#ProBigRed

: NFL / NBC@WOWT6Newspic.twitter.com/U4418f1vEi

— Mason Kern (@MasonKernMedia) February 6, 2026

Good question​

Why did it take so long for Roger Craig.

— Benjamin Watson (@BenjaminSWatson) February 6, 2026

Game changer​

Easily one of the most glaring omissions of that era. He was the guy that made running backs into mainstream receivers. Game changer. https://t.co/b5UEx3Fj9T

— Dr. Rob Zatechka (@DocTalkSports) February 6, 2026

The good news​

When Roger Craig opened the door, everything changed. See his Hall of Fame moment in “Hall of Fame Knocks: Class of 2026,” on NFL Network, Saturday, Feb. 7, at 10 p.m. EST. Class of 2026 presented by @VisualEdgeIT. @49ers@NFL@nflnetworkpic.twitter.com/f18ZmyvJZq

— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) February 6, 2026

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