The wait for Zach Thomas to be voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame was longer than it ever should have been. When the Class of 2023’s induction ceremony kicks off on August 5, it will not be a long wait for Thomas to have his bust revealed. According to the Miami Herald’s Greg Cote, Thomas has been told he will be the night’s first inductee and give the first speech.
It took 10 years of eligibility to get Thomas his rightful position in Canton, Ohio. He will be presented to the Hall of Fame by former Miami Dolphins coach and Hall of Fame member Jimmy Johnson.