Coach Blue-Ribbon Committee Names 9 Semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Six NFL head coaches whose teams have won at least one Super Bowl or NFL title game are among the nine individuals named as Semifinalists in the Coach category for potential election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, presented by Visual Edge IT.
The Coach Blue-Ribbon Committee selected these nine from an earlier list of 12 candidates. The committee will meet virtually on November 18 to discuss the Semifinalists and choose one Finalist. This Finalist will then be presented to the full Selection Committee, which will vote on the enshrinees for the 2026 class in early 2026.
2026 Coach Category Semifinalists
- Bill Belichick
- Tom Coughlin
- Mike Holmgren
- Chuck Knox
- Buddy Parker
- Dan Reeves
- Marty Schottenheimer
- George Seifert
- Mike Shanahan
Members of the Coach Blue-Ribbon Committee made their selections from a list they earlier had reduced to 12 candidates.
The committee's upcoming meeting is crucial for deciding which coach will move forward as the sole Finalist for the Hall of Fame’s next class.
Author's summary: Nine distinguished NFL head coaches have been named 2026 Hall of Fame Semifinalists; the committee will select one finalist in November for the final vote in early 2026.