Julian Edelman to be elected to Patriots Hall of Fame
After the fans spoke, the New England Patriots are set to induct former wide receiver Julian Edelman into the team’s Hall of Fame.
Edelman played his entire 12-year career with the Patriots, where he became a key contributor to helping the franchise win three Super Bowl championships.
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Through that time, he became a fan favorite because of his playing style and commitment to the team. It was his first year of eligibility for the Patriots Hall of Fame, which requires players to be retired for at least four seasons.
He is now a finalist alongside kicker Adam Vinatieri and offensive lineman Logan Mankins.
“Julian Edelman is one of the great success stories in our franchise’s history,” owner Robert Kraft said in a statement via ESPN. “There aren’t many players who earn an NFL roster spot at a position they have never played before. Julian not only did that as a seventh-round draft selection, but he finished his career with the second-most receptions in franchise history [620] and as a three-time Super Bowl champion, including his last as Super Bowl MVP.
“No one was more committed to his craft and honing his skills than Jules. His explosiveness off the line, quickness in his cuts and elusiveness after the catch made him one of the hardest players to defend. His clutch catches in our biggest games and overall toughness made him a fan favorite.”
Edelman ranks third in league history with 118 catches in the playoffs behind only Travis Kelce (178) and Jerry Rice (151). His 1,442 postseason receiving yards are also third all-time, only trailing Rice (2,245) and Kelce (2,078).
