All ACTIVE AND CURRENT (sorry JJ, Lechler, Harden, Verlander, DHop) Houston sports players (primarily Rockets, Texans, and Astros, with potential inclusion of other sports) currently on track for Hall of Fame induction.
Categorized by: INNER-CIRCLE (Among the best at their position, usually marked by MVP-level seasons. Potential for first-ballot), STRONG (meets the requirements for their sports Hall of Fame), BORDERLINE (contentious, flip a coin on candidacy), LONGSHOT (had some good seasons, needs career resurgence or voter partiality), ON-TRACK (if continues on pace, will move into STRONG. 3-5 seasons), PROMISING (early career prospect being highlighted 1-3 seasons).
Hits: 2,388
HR: 255
SB: 325
fWAR: 60
JAWS: 46.8
HOF Pace
vs HOF: 85%
Career WAR Pace: At HOF Average
Peak: MVP (2017), 46.8 JAWS
Sacks: 110.5
Tackles: 546
Pro Bowls: 5
All-Pro: 1
HOF Pace
vs HOF: 55%
Peak: AP 2nd Team (2018)
Career Stats: On track to surpass HOF sack average for DEs (128), currently top 30.
Hits: 1,298
HR: 200
RBI: 724
fWAR: 40.5
JAWS: 42.1
HOF Pace
vs HOF: 32%
Career WAR Pace: Below HOF Average
Peak: MVP-5 (2021), 42.1 JAWS
Points: 5,021
Rebounds: 2,619
Assists: 1,295
All-Star: 1
HOF Pace
vs HOF: *
Career Stats: *
Peak: All-NBA 3rd Team (1 vote away from spot in 2024-2025 season)
Int: 14
Cmp% When Targeted: 49.4%
Tackles: 168
All-Pro: 1
HOF Pace
vs HOF: *
Career Stats: *
Peak: AP-1st Team (2025), AP-DPOY votes (2025)
Sacks: 29.5
Tackles: 127
Pressures: 93
Pro Bowls: 2
HOF Pace
vs HOF: *
Career Stats: *
Peak: AP-DROY (2023), AP-DPOY votes (2024)
Points: 31,405
Rebounds: 7,91
Assists: 5,050
MVPs: 1
HOF Pace
vs HOF: Top 5 SF all-time
Peak: 2x NBA Champion, 2x Finals MVP, MVP (2014), 4x Scoring Champ
All-NBA: 11
NBA 75th Anniversary Team