Julius Peppers headlines defensive-focused 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class
he Pro Football Hall of Fame now has a roster featuring every NFL franchise. Julius Peppers became the first player drafted by Carolina to make it to the Hall and Andre Johnson became the first for Houston as part of the 2024 class announced Thursday night at NFL Honors.
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![Former NFL pass rusher Julius Peppers finished his career with 159 1/2 sacks — the fourth most since they became official in 1982 — and had 10 seasons with double-digit sacks. Only Hall of Famers Bruce Smith (13) and Reggie White (12) had more. A male football player wearing number 90 stands without his helmet on.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7110063.1707454492!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/hall-of-fame-finalists-football.jpg)
he Pro Football Hall of Fame now has a roster featuring every NFL franchise. Julius Peppers became the first player drafted by Carolina to make it to the Hall and Andre Johnson became the first for Houston as part of the 2024 class announced Thursday night at NFL Honors.