The players were great enough to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but they can’t make the cut for the College Hall.

But while Donald still has a few years before he can be enshrined in Canton for his NFL career, his college career could be recognized sooner. The former Pittsburgh Panthers star was named to the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame ballot The 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be officially inducted on Dec. 8, 2026.

Terence Newman, a K-State star cornerback with a 15-year NFL career, was named as one of 79 players on the 2026 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame on Monday. The announcement of the 2026 National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made in early 2026, with specific details to be announced in the future.