Torry Holt SHOULD Be Named a Hall of Famer this Evening

This evening, up to 5 modern era finalists will be named Hall of Famers, and one of them should be former NC State Wide Receiver Torry Holt. This is Holt’s 5th time being a Finalist (1 of 15).

Here’s a look at the 15 Finalists:

• Eric Allen, CB
• Jared Allen, DE
• Willie Anderson, OT
• Jahri Evans, OG
• Dwight Freeney, DE
• Antonio Gates, TE
• Rodney Harrison, S
• Devin Hester, PR/KR/WR
• Torry Holt, WR
• Andre Johnson, WR
• Julius Peppers, DE
• Fred Taylor, RB
• Reggie Wayne, WR
• Patrick Willis, LB
• Darren Woodson, S

A maximum of 5 of the 15 modern era finalists can be added to the Hall of Fame, and they must receive 80% approval from committee members.

Holt played 11 seasons, and was a Pro Bowler in 7 of them (2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007). He also earned 1st Team All-Pro honors in 2003, and 2nd Team All-Pro honors in 2006.

He led the NFL in receiving yards twice (2000 & 2003) and receptions once (2003)

In 11 seasons, Holt ranked in the Top-10 in receiving yards 8 times (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007), receptions 5 times (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006), and touchdown receptions 4 times (2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006).

He was also a part of “The Greatest Show on Turf” with Kurt Warner throwing the ball to him and Isaac Bruce. They went to 2 Super Bowls, and took home the trophy in 2001.

The only reason Holt hasn’t made it into the Hall of Fame already is because his body didn’t hold on for a couple more seasons. What he did in a shortened career is remarkable, and shouldn’t be denied simply because his career numbers aren’t as high as others.

He was the youngest player to accumulate 10,000 receiving yards, as well as 11,000. Holt’s the only player in NFL history to have over 1,300 receiving yards in 6 straight seasons.

He averaged 77.4 receiving yards per game for his career, which ranks 9th all-time in NFL history.