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Miami Hurricanes Legend Snubbed from the Pro Football Hall of Fame Again

Reggie Wayne, one of the best wide receivers in the history of football, is snubbed once again from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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In 14 seasons with the Colts Reggie Wayne compiled 14,345 yards receiving and 82 touchdowns. Xxx Colts 35 Jpg Spt Sports Usa
In 14 seasons with the Colts Reggie Wayne compiled 14,345 yards receiving and 82 touchdowns. Xxx Colts 35 Jpg Spt Sports Usa | The Star, Indianapolis Star via Imagn Content Services, LLC

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Reggie Wayne is one of the greatest pass catchers ever to touch a football but has been snubbed once again from being enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Wayne had a simple reaction after another year of being a finalist (sixth straight) and not being named to the 2025 class.

"Welp," Wayne posted on is X.

Oct 7, 2000; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) in action during the game against t
Oct 7, 2000; Miami, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) in action during the game against the Florida State Seminoles at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Imagn Images | Imagn Images

As a four-year starter for the Hurricanes, he set another then-school record with 173 receptions and remains one of only seven wide receivers in Hurricanes history to record 20 or more career touchdowns.

Wayne is also on the Mount Rushmore of Miami Hurricanes wide receivers. Wayne was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame at their 43rd Annual Induction Banquet on March 24, 2011.

At the pro level he was even better.

Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) reacts against the Denver Broncos in the 20
Jan 11, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne (87) reacts against the Denver Broncos in the 2014 AFC Divisional playoff football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Colts defeated the Broncos 24-13. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Wayne is one of only nine players in NFL history with at least 1,000 catches, 14,000 yards, and 80 touchdowns. Six already sitting in Canton, while one is not yet eligible, and two were finalists this year.

Wayne's postseason numbers are also nothing to sneeze at either. He ranks sixth in NFL playoff history with 93 receptions, seventh in receiving yards with 1,254, fourth in receiving first downs with 67 and tied for 10th in receiving touchdowns with nine. Wayne helped lead the team to a Super Bowl XLI victory, earned six Pro Bowl selections and was inducted into the Colts Ring of Honor.

These are all HOF worth numbers. It is not about if he is in, it is about when he will get in. He will look to try again next year expecting a different result.

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Justice Sandle
JUSTICE SANDLE

Justice Sandle is a graduate of Mississippi State University earning a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Communications with a concentration in Print and Digital Journalism. During his time in Starkville, he spent a year as an intern working for Mississippi State On SI primarily covering basketball, football, baseball, and soccer while writing, recording, and creating multimedia stories during his tenor. Since graduating, he has assumed the role of lead staff writer for Miami Hurricanes On SI covering football, basketball, baseball, and all things Hurricanes related.

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