Four years in a row, former New England Patriots cornerback Raymond Clayborn was a finalist for induction into the franchise’s Hall of Fame – and every single year he lost the public vote. In 2014, Ty Law beat him out. The following year, it was Willie McGinest before Kevin Faulk won in 2016.
Now, finally, it will be Clayborn’s turn: The Patriots announced earlier today, that he will become this year’s inductee into the Hall. Clayborn, who was with New England from 1977 until 1989 beat out fellow franchise greats Mike Vrabel and Richard Seymour to earn his red jacket; the 26th given out since the inception of the Hall in 1991.