New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been listed among the contributor nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2027, according to an SB Nation report published Wednesday.
The contributor category recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to professional football in roles other than playing or coaching. Kraft, who purchased the Patriots in 1994, has overseen the franchise's rise to six Super Bowl victories during his ownership tenure.
The Hall of Fame's selection process for contributors involves a screening committee that narrows the field before finalists are presented to the full selection committee. Final enshrinement decisions are typically announced in the months leading up to the annual induction ceremony.
