Julian Edelman selected for Patriots Hall of Fame over Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins
Julian Edelman will become the 37th member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame this summer, the team announced on Monday. Edelman was selected as the winner of the fan vote, beating out Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins.
Patriots Hall of Fame results
To be eligible for the team's Hall of Fame, candidates must be at least four years removed from their playing or coaching career. Vinatieri and Edelman were both finalists for the first time, having retired in 2021. Mankins was a finalist in 2022 and 2023.
There was no traditional Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony last year.
Instead, the team honored Tom Brady with a capacity event inside Gillette Stadium, as Robert Kraft announced that no one would ever wear the No. 12 again.
Earlier this year, Patriots owner Robert Kraft also announced that Bill Parcells will be inducted into this Hall of Fame as a contributor during the ceremony this summer.
The Patriots said the date and time for this year's ceremony will be announced when details are confirmed with Parcells and Edelman.
Julian Edelman selected to Patriots Hall of Fame
Edelman spent his entire career with the Patriots after being drafted in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft as a wide receiver, despite playing quarterback at Kent State.
In 12 years with New England, Edelman racked up 620 receptions and 6,822 yards to go with 36 receiving touchdowns.
It was the postseason where Edelman made some of his biggest plays. He had 118 catches in the playoffs and 1,442 postseason receiving yards. Edelman won three Super Bowls with the Patriots.
Edelman's catches regularly came in the moments when Tom Brady needed him the most. He had the eventual game-winning touchdown in Super Bowl XLIX against the Seahawks, and a signature fingertip catch against the Atlanta Falcons to help New England erase a 28-3 deficit and win Super Bowl LI.
Two years later in Super Bowl LIII against the Los Angeles Rams, Edelman was named MVP with 10 receptions for 141 yards.
Edelman shared a video on social media of him telling his father the news.
Robert Kraft on Julian Edelman
Kraft released a statement Monday after Edelman was announced as the next inductee.
"Julian Edelman is one of the great success stories in our franchise's history," Kraft said. "There aren't many players who earn an NFL roster spot at a position they have never played before. Julian not only did that as a seventh-round draft selection, but he finished his career with the second-most receptions in franchise history and as a three-time Super Bowl Champion, including his last as Super Bowl MVP. No one was more committed to his craft and honing his skills than Jules. His explosiveness off the line, quickness in his cuts and elusiveness after the catch made him one of the hardest players to defend. His clutch catches in our biggest games and overall toughness made him a fan favorite."
