Will Jared Goff Eventually Make the Hall of Fame? One Analyst Thinks So

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff has been playing some of the best football of his career, and one national analyst believes it’s only a matter of time before his name is etched into Canton.

During a recent episode of The Herd with Colin Cowherd on FS1, Cowherd didn’t hesitate to make a bold proclamation about Goff’s legacy.

“Folks, get used to hearing this: Jared Goff is gonna be a Hall of Famer. Absolutely gonna be a Hall of Famer, no question,” Cowherd said as quoted by Lions OnSI. “He plays in rhythm, he plays in structure, he’s got great genetics, his dad played in the bigs. Jared Goff is going to be a Hall of Famer.”

Cowherd’s Case for Goff

Cowherd pointed to Goff’s adaptability and leadership as the foundation of his success. Through five games in 2025, Goff has led the Lions to a 4-1 record, completing over 75% of his passes with 12 touchdowns and just two interceptions, a continuation of his elite 2024 campaign that saw him throw for 4,629 yards and 37 touchdowns.

Perhaps most impressive, as Cowherd noted, is Goff’s ability to thrive under multiple offensive coordinators, seven in total across his career.

“Jared Goff’s a really good player. And here’s another thing: have you ever noticed that with Jared Goff, his coordinators get head coaching jobs? He’s like a stimulus package,” Cowherd joked. “Every coordinator he has, everyone’s like, ‘That’s a good coordinator.’ Yeah, because they’ve got Jared Goff.”

Built to Last in Detroit

Since arriving in Detroit in 2021, Goff has evolved from a so-called “bridge quarterback” into one of the most efficient passers in the NFL. Over the last two seasons, he’s guided the Lions to a combined 19-3 regular-season record, an NFC Championship appearance, and the franchise’s first playoff win in over three decades.

Cowherd believes much of that success is sustainable and that Goff’s supporting cast will help cement his Hall of Fame case.

“You think I’m crazy? Jared Goff’s in his prime,” Cowherd said. “This offensive line and this front office, they just drafted interior offensive linemen and they’re not getting rid of Penei Sewell. This offensive line’s going nowhere. The Rams, his former team, have offensive line issues. The Lions don’t.”

A Resume That’s Growing

At just 31 years old, Goff already boasts over 36,000 career passing yards and 234 touchdowns, numbers that put him on pace to easily crack the NFL’s top-10 all-time lists by the end of his career. He’s also a three-time Pro Bowler and was named 2024 NFL MVP runner-up and Offensive Player of the Year finalist.

If Goff keeps leading Detroit to deep playoff runs, Cowherd’s bold take might not be as far-fetched as it sounds.

The Bottom Line

Say what you want about Jared Goff, but his growth in Detroit has been undeniable. From castoff to cornerstone, he’s turned the Lions into one of the league’s most complete teams, and if this trajectory continues, the Hall of Fame conversation might not be so crazy after all.