Aqib Talib de Broncos against HOF SNUB university football Originally appeared on Sports Athlon.
Monday, The National Football Foundation has announced its list Former football players and university football coaches nominated for the range at the temple of renowned university football in 2026. The ballot included six alumni Denver BroncosIn particular the defensive line player Elvis Dumervil and the winger tight Vernon Davis.
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But among the players affiliated with broncos who did not obtain an appointment, Aqib Talib, who spent four seasons with the team (2014-2017).
Talib went to social networks when he heard the news, offering a few words of choice to the NFF. He posted on his dissatisfaction with the decision on X, formerly known as Twitter on Wednesday.
“You all tell me. Am I at the temple of renowned university football? Go check the figures (offense and defense) and the distinctions and let me know!” Talib wrote in the post. “I’m just saying NFF! It was in my mind this morning.”
The American retired football player Aqib Talib during the second quarter between the Falcons of Atlanta against the Broncos de Denver in Empower Field in Mile High.
Talib appeared in 34 games between 2005 and 2007 in Kansas, where he played both in the cornerback and the wide receiver. As a large, he captured nine passes for 224 yards and five affected; As a cornerback, he made 162 plated and caught 13 interceptions which he returned for 322 combined yards. Talib made the first All-Big 12 team twice, in addition to being an All-American consensus and the winner of the Jack Tatum trophy (given to the defensive rear of university football) in 2007.
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Talib continued to have a 12 -year career in the NFL with five different teams: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,, New England PatriotsBroncos, Rams of Los Angeles And Miami Dolphins. He won the Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos, made five lists of Pro Bowl, wink to the first All-Pro team.
Overall, Talib is credited with 462 plated, 35 interceptions (which led to 752 return yards and 10 affected), 125 defended assists and a bag as a professional.
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This story was initially reported by Sports Athlon On June 7, 2025, where he appeared for the first time.
