On Saturday, the 2024 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame was inducted. Seven more players got that gold jacket and became a part of football immortality. Hall of Famers can come from anywhere and it is always interesting to see what schools they played their college ball at and when they were drafted, if they were drafted at all.
Here is where each of the seven newest Hall of Famers were drafted.
Defensive end Dwight Freeney, Indianapolis Colts – First round, pick No. 11, 2002 NFL draft – Syracuse
Indianapolis Colt Dwight Freeney gives his acceptance speech into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Canton, Ohio, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. [Kevin Whitlock/ Canton Repository]
Linebacker Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos – First round, pick No. 14, 1974 NFL draft – Ohio State
Denver Bronco Randy Gradishar gives his speech during the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductions on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Canton, Ohio, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. [Kevin Whitlock/ Canton Repository]
Kick returner Devin Hester, Chicago Bears – Second round, No. 57 pick, 2006 NFL draft – Miami
Aug 3, 2024; Canton, OH, USA; Devin Hester during his acceptance speech into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at the enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Wide receiver Andre Johnson, Houston Texans – First round, No. 3 pick, 2003 NFL draft – Georgia Tech
Aug 3, 2024; Canton, OH, USA; Class of 2024 member Andre Johnson poses with his bust after his enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at the enshrinement ceremony at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Defensive tackle Steve McMichael, Chicago Bears – Third round, No. 73 pick, 1980 NFL draft – Texas
CHICAGO – DECEMBER 13: Steve McMichael #76 of the Chicago Bears looks for the pass during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 13, 1992 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won 30-6. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Defensive end Julius Peppers, Carolina Panthers – First round, No. 2 pick, 2002 NFL draft – North Carolina
Aug 3, 2024; Canton, OH, USA; Class of 2024 member Julius Peppers poses with his bust at…
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