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Trent Williams ranked as a top contender to boost Hall of Fame resume by achieving NFL first

Trent Williams is almost certainly bound for Canton whenever he decides to hang them up, the 49ers’ left tackle having racked up 11 Pro Bowl nods and three first-team All-Pro selections in his decorated career.

Williams has a chance to furnish his Hall of Fame resume in the 2025 season, which will give him the opportunity to compete for a brand new award.

The NFL confirmed last week that the forthcoming campaign will see the introduction of the ‘Protector of the Year’ award.

The winner will be decided by a panel including some of the best offensive linemen in the history of the game.