Often viewed as one of, if not the greatest safety to ever lace up his cleats, recently retired Troy Polamalu, barring a Michael Jordan-esque comeback, will dance into the Hall of Fame as a first-ballot lock in 2020, right? Fans in Steelers Nation will clamor yes, that he absolutely makes it in his first year of eligibility, there just can’t be any other possible outcome. However, considering some of the other standout names on the waiting list, he may not make it in as soon as some would think.
He does have a lot going in his favor though, as many of the plays he made of the football field can often be summed up using words like uncanny or breathtaking.