4 Bears that could be next in line for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Jim Covert and Ed Sprinkle are the latest Bears to be named to the Hall of Fame. But who will be the next? We take a look.

4. Charles Tillman

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The man they called “Peanut,” Charles Tillman faces a long road to a possible induction into the Hall of Fame. When considering inductees, voters tend to look at the number of All-Pro nods followed by Pro Bowl. Over his career, Tillman has one first-team All Pro and was voted to two Pro Bowls.

Tillman is most famous for his signature move the “Peanut Punch,” which is a masterclass in how to punch the ball out of a ballcarrier’s hands. You could say it worked well, as Tillman forced 44 fumbles during his career. That’s sixth all-time, which is impressive consider he ranks behind five defensive lineman.

Tillman’s 38 career interceptions are fifth among players whose careers began in 2000 or later, during a time where picks were down. He also has 140 pass breakups, which is tied for 14th all-time.

While Tillman’s odds of making the Hall of Fame aren’t the greatest considering his lone All-Pro nod, his stats could work in his favor.