The greatest safety in the history of the NFL is now on track to receive what he’s earned: a gold jacket. Earlier today, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced their official modern-era nomination list, consisting of 102 players.

BREAKING: The Modern-Era nominees for the Class of 2019 has been released. The list is comprised of 102 players and coaches. Among the group announced are four first-year eligible players. #PFHOF19



Learn About the Nominees: https://t.co/fc0erpDwPM pic.twitter.com/1JVArkingF — Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) September 13, 2018

Reed is not the only first-ballot candidate; he is joined by TE Tony Gonzalez, CB Champ Bailey and LB London Fletcher.

Though we’ve witnessed first-ballot snubs before, under every timeline possible, Reed still makes it in. This is all a formality.

Awards & Achievements

Super Bowl Champion (XLVII)

9x Pro Bowl (2003,2004, 2006-2012)

5x First-team All-Pro (2004, 2006-2008, 2010)

3x Second-team All-Pro (2003, 2009, 2011)

NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2004)

3x NFL interceptions leader (2004,2008, 2010)

NFL 2000’s All-Decade Team

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