Cooper Kupp has clinched his second Super Bowl title with a different team, joining an elite group of players who have accomplished this, including legends like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. This achievement raises a crucial question about his Hall of Fame candidacy.
Kupp’s journey has been remarkable. As a third-round draft pick from Eastern Washington, he has accumulated over 8,000 receiving yards and nearly 60 touchdowns. The big question now is whether this impressive record qualifies him for the Hall of Fame in the long run.
Robert Griffin III appears convinced of Kupp’s Hall of Fame credentials. He argues that Kupp’s second Super Bowl win solidifies his place among football’s greats.
“Oh, 100% yes,” RG3 asserted on Outta Pocket. “Cooper Kupp, my guy, he is a Hall of Famer, 100%. One-time offensive player of the year. Two-time Super Bowl champion, and he’s a Super Bowl MVP.”
Those accolades would make any receiver envious. Kupp’s 2021 season with the LA Rams stands out as one of the finest in recent history. He achieved the receiver triple crown, leading the league in receptions, yards, and touchdowns.
With two Super Bowl victories to his name, RG3 feels confident that Kupp’s Hall of Fame status is now assured.
“There’s this conversation about Cooper Kupp and his numbers versus Julian Edelman. Yes, Edelman didn’t have the flashy regular-season stats, but I believe he’s a Hall of Famer because of his playoff performance,” RG3 expressed. “Kupp, on the other hand, possesses remarkable numbers from both the regular season and the postseason. He should definitely be in the Hall of Fame.”
For clarification, Edelman isn’t currently in the Hall of Fame. He will be eligible for the ballot in 2026, yet many analysts believe he might struggle to make a compelling case for induction due to his less prominent regular-season statistics.
Ironically, outside of his standout 2021 season, Kupp’s regular-season numbers do not appear overwhelmingly impressive. He has surpassed the 1,000-yard mark only twice and has faced a four-year drought without hitting that milestone. Comparisons to Edelman are indeed valid.
Given this context, RG3’s argument becomes less persuasive and shows that more depth is needed in his analysis. Kupp’s regular-season stats are not as formidable as one might think except for a couple of standout campaigns. While he boasts impressive postseason numbers similar to Edelman’s, those figures alone do not guarantee a Hall of Fame induction.
Generally, to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame, players must demonstrate a sustained career filled with both regular and postseason achievements. This is likely why Edelman may not find his way into the Hall, even when he appears on the ballot. However, his contributions can still be celebrated in other ways.
Recently, the New England Patriots inducted Edelman into their Hall of Fame, honoring his contributions to the franchise. Perhaps a similar ceremony awaits Kupp post-retirement. Now entering his age-33 season, he may have only one or two solid years remaining. But should he hang up his cleats today, he would not yet qualify as a Hall of Famer.
