The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced the names on the 2027 Ballot under consideration for induction into the NFF College Football Hall of Fame. The 2027 ballot includes 80 players and nine coaches from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision and 99 players and 39 coaches from the NCAA divisional and NAIA ranks.

From the area:

Dino Hackett, Appalachian State-Linebacker

The Greensboro native was a 1985 First Team All-American who still holds nine Appalachian State records, including single-game (27) and single-season (200 in 1985) tackles. He was a two-time All-SoCon selection and six-time SoCon Defensive Player of the Week during career. He is one of only five players all-time to have his number retired at App State. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs and also played for the Seattle Seahawks.

Clarence Stasavich-Lenoir-Rhyne (1946-61), East Carolina (1962-69)

Lenoir-Rhyne’s all-time winningest coach who led team to 1960 NAIA National Championship. He was also named the 1959 NAIA National Coach of the Year, boasting three undefeated seasons at LR. He would go on to lead ECU to its most successful three-year campaign in school history (27-3 from 1963-65).

The announcement of the 2027 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made in early 2027, with specific details to be announced in the future.