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5 Players who were snubbed for NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2022

By Sravan Gannavarapu

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 29: Devin Hester #23 of the Chicago Bears returns a kick against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 29, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 29: Devin Hester #23 of the Chicago Bears returns a kick against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on December 29, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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SAN DIEGO – DECEMBER 11: Linebacker Zach Thomas #54 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with Channing Crowder #52 after a fumble recovery against the San Diego Chargers on December 11, 2005, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn /Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO – DECEMBER 11: Linebacker Zach Thomas #54 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with Channing Crowder #52 after a fumble recovery against the San Diego Chargers on December 11, 2005, at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn /Getty Images) /

Hall of Fame snub No.2: Zach Thomas, Linebacker, Miami Dolphins

Though Sam Mills got in, and rightfully so, it should be considered a travesty that Zach Thomas has not gotten his dues. Despite playing for the Miami Dolphins at a time when largely the weather was better than the record of the football team, Thomas was among the game’s most intense players, evidenced by his nose for the football and strong instincts.

Drafted in the 5th round of the 1996 NFL draft, Thomas spent his twelve seasons with Miami, starting 168 games. A true throwback type of player, Thomas recorded over 1,600 total tackles, 19.5 sacks, and 17 interceptions. He was also a 5-time First-Team All-Pro selection. In other words, he’s deserving of this honor and should have been enshrined by now.

It likely may be a case where they run out of numbers to place someone in, or popularity may be taken into consideration. But Zach Thomas deserves to be in right now. Hopefully, by next year, they are sizing his bust for Canton.

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