The Detroit Lions scored a big win a few years ago when Calvin Johnson made the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Since then, it's been relatively quiet on the front as it relates to new members.
Interestingly, though, the franchise could soon gain another Hall of Famer into the fraternity in the form of a player who last suited up for the team 31 years ago. Lomas Brown played 11 years for the Lions, and impressed by playing 18 years overall in the league.
NFL.com recently looked at revealing every team's most likely next Hall of Famer. Eric Edholm had the Lions getting Brown into the hall thanks to what he accomplished during his impressive run in the league.
"Brown, who had 11 great years with the Lions and 18 total in the NFL, has slowly started to gain some steam as a candidate, reaching the semifinal stage in the 2026 voting. It appears that his longevity and late-career prowess, starting at left tackle for the Super Bowl XXXV Giants and walking off a champion with the Bucs in 2002, have stood the test of time for voters."
"Ndamukong Suh is a borderline case, the criminally underrated Herman Moore deserves mention, and Jason Hanson can’t be ignored if more kickers start getting in. But Brown’s body of work could lead to a slow-burn rise into the Hall."
The Lions might not have many more cases for the Hall of Fame coming up other than the few players Edholm mentioned, but it would not be a surprise to see Brown in the mix for enshrinement very soon. His career was good enough that he deserves to get over the hump in the years ahead.
Brown has a case for cracking the Hall of Fame due to a solid career
Does Brown have a viable path toward the Hall of Fame? Potentially so, because he was rock solid when he did compete in the league, and had plenty of accolades which helped to differentiate him at tackle through the years.
Brown was a three-time first-team All-Pro in 1991, 1992 and 1995 in Detroit. He also cracked second-team honors in 1989, 1990 and 1994. Additionally, Brown was a seven-time Pro Bowler when he played for the Lions, proving his consistency.
For those who care about rings, Brown accomplished that feat later in his career as well. He won the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002, giving him a nice swan song in his final season in the league. Additionally, he has already made the College Football Hall of Fame
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Whether he gets the call to Canton, Ohio or not, Brown will already go down as one of the most beloved Lions thanks to his blocking for Barry Sanders as well as his work on the radio team with Dan Miller. Recently, he was inducted into the Pride of the Lions, and is on the franchise's All-Time Team.
No matter what happens next, Brown will still go down as one of the most memorable offensive linemen the franchise has ever had. Perhaps he will soon get the ultimate honor he deserves for his fantastic career.
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