BOONE, N.C. — Dino Hackett, one of only five App State Football alums with his jersey retired, is included on the 2026 ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.
The National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame on Monday announced a candidate list that includes 79 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and 100 players and 35 coaches from the divisional ranks, which include FCS standouts.
With a voting deadline of July 1, the ballot was emailed Monday to the more than 12,000 NFF members and current Hall of Famers, whose votes will be tabulated and submitted to the NFF's Honors Court, which will deliberate and select the class.