Edelman joins contributor Bill Parcels in the 2025 class.
Julian Edelman’s resume now includes a red jacket, as the wide receiver is the newest member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, the team announced Monday.
A first ballot selection, Edelman emerged from the fan vote after being named a finalist with kicker Adam Vinatieri and offensive guard Logan Mankins. He now becomes the 37th member of the Patriots Hall of Fame as he’ll join a class that includes coach Bill Parcells, who was chosen as a contributor by Robert Kraft last month.
After being a seventh-round draft choice in 2009, the former Kent State quarterback transitioned to wide receiver in New England. Edelman went on to finish second in team history with 620 receptions, fourth with 6,822 receiving yards and ninth with 36 receiving touchdowns. His four punt return TDs also were a team record.
Edelman’s best work, however, came in the postseason as he was a key member of three Super Bowl winning squads. That included catching the game-winning touchdown vs. Seattle in Super Bowl XLIX, making a diving catch to help cap off the 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl LI, and winning Super Bowl LIII MVP after recording 10 receptions for 141 yards in a win over the Los Angeles Rams.
Welcome to The Hall, @Edelman11!
Julian Edelman has been selected as the 37th member of the @Patriots Hall of Fame: https://t.co/8NZxsuy5mB pic.twitter.com/fINm9JFIu0
— The Hall presented by RTX (@TheHall) May 5, 2025
“Julian Edelman is one of the great success stories in our franchise’s history,” Patriots owner Robert Kraft said in the release. “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.”
The date for the induction ceremony will be announced at a later date.