Tampa Bay roots. A permanent home in Canton.

Buccaneers Hall of Fame.

The gold jacket is earned over a lifetime. The memories stay with the fans forever.

From Lee Roy Selmon’s creamsicle beginnings to the championship defense that carried our colors onto the biggest stage, Tampa Bay has a place in football’s lasting story. Meet every enshrined player whose NFL journey included a Buccaneers uniform.

Meet the nine players

Pro Football Hall of Fame · Canton, Ohio
Compiled by W.P. Rader / Professor Jam · Reviewed November 7, 2026

The complete player list

From Tampa Bay to Canton

Nine players. Different paths. One place in football history. Choose a name to explore his Buccaneers connection and Hall of Fame career. ^{[1], [2], [3]}

Who belongs on this page? Players already enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame who played regular-season football for Tampa Bay. The Hall recognizes a person’s full career, including every team he represented. Coach Tony Dungy and executive Ron Wolf appear separately below, bringing Tampa Bay’s broader Hall connections to 11. ^{[1], [17]}

Ordered by Hall of Fame class, then surname. “Played for Tampa Bay” means regular-season playing years.
Player	Hall class	Played for Tampa Bay	Position
Lee Roy Selmon	1995	1976–1984	Defensive end
Steve Young	2005	1985–1986	Quarterback
Randall McDaniel	2009	2000–2001	Guard
Warren Sapp	2013	1995–2003	Defensive tackle
Derrick Brooks	2014	1995–2008	Linebacker
Tim Brown	2015	2004	Wide receiver / returner
John Lynch	2021	1993–2003	Safety
Rondé Barber	2023	1997–2012	Cornerback / safety
Darrelle Revis	2023	2013	Cornerback

Lee Roy Selmon’s final year: his last playing season was 1984. He spent 1985 on injured reserve, which is why some Buccaneers tenure listings extend through 1985. ^[15] On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to view every column.

Built into Buccaneers history

Five legends. Generations of memories.

These five defenders spent at least nine seasons in Tampa Bay. Their careers trace the franchise’s rise from its earliest days to a Super Bowl championship.

Canton · Class of1995

Lee Roy Selmon

Defensive end
Played for Tampa Bay: 1976–1984

The first draft pick in Buccaneers history became the franchise’s first Pro Football Hall of Famer in 1995. Selmon earned NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 1979 as Tampa Bay reached its first NFC Championship Game, and his six Pro Bowl selections all came as a Buccaneer. He played from 1976 through 1984 before a back injury kept him out for the entire 1985 season. ^{[4], [15]}

The Buccaneers chapter1979 NFL Defensive Player of the Year

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Canton · Class of2013

Warren Sapp

Defensive tackle
Played for Tampa Bay: 1995–2003

Sapp brought disruptive speed and power to the middle of Tampa Bay’s defense during nine seasons with the Buccaneers. The 1999 NFL Defensive Player of the Year earned all seven of his Pro Bowl selections in Tampa Bay and helped the club win Super Bowl XXXVII. He entered Canton in 2013 after completing his NFL career with four seasons in Oakland. ^[5]

The Buccaneers chapter1999 NFL Defensive Player of the Year; Super Bowl XXXVII champion

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Canton · Class of2014

Derrick Brooks

Linebacker
Played for Tampa Bay: 1995–2008

Brooks spent his entire 14-season NFL career in Tampa Bay, appearing in all 224 regular-season games and earning 11 Pro Bowl selections. The 2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year put an exclamation point on the Buccaneers’ first championship with a 44-yard interception return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XXXVII. His place in Canton followed in 2014. ^[6]

The Buccaneers chapter2002 NFL Defensive Player of the Year; 11 Buccaneers Pro Bowl selections

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Canton · Class of2021

John Lynch

Safety
Played for Tampa Bay: 1993–2003

Lynch developed into a commanding presence in the Buccaneers’ secondary after Tampa Bay selected him in the 1993 NFL Draft. His 11 seasons with the club included the Super Bowl XXXVII championship, before he finished his playing career with four seasons in Denver. A nine-time Pro Bowl selection across those two teams, he was enshrined in 2021. ^[7]

The Buccaneers chapter11 Tampa Bay seasons; Super Bowl XXXVII champion

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Canton · Class of2023

Rondé Barber

Cornerback / safety
Played for Tampa Bay: 1997–2012

Barber played all 16 of his NFL seasons for Tampa Bay, collecting 47 interceptions and 28 sacks while appearing in 241 regular-season games. His 92-yard interception return in the 2002 NFC Championship Game sealed the Buccaneers’ trip to their first Super Bowl. Canton welcomed the five-time Pro Bowl selection in 2023. ^[8]

The Buccaneers chapter47 interceptions and 28 sacks; Super Bowl XXXVII champion

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Part of our story, too

Four more Hall of Fame Buccaneers

Each spent one or two seasons in Tampa Bay. Their Hall of Fame careers stretched across other cities, and their Buccaneers chapters belong in the complete record.

Canton · Class of2005

Steve Young

Quarterback
Played for Tampa Bay: 1985–1986

Young began his NFL playing career with the Buccaneers in 1985 and appeared in 19 games across two Tampa Bay seasons. Traded to San Francisco in 1987, he later won two league MVP awards and delivered six touchdown passes in his Super Bowl XXIX MVP performance for the 49ers. He was enshrined in Canton in 2005. ^[9]

The Buccaneers chapterFirst two NFL seasons: 19 games in Tampa Bay

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Canton · Class of2009

Randall McDaniel

Guard
Played for Tampa Bay: 2000–2001

McDaniel finished his 14-season NFL career with two years on Tampa Bay’s offensive line, playing all 32 regular-season games in 2000 and 2001. His 2000 Buccaneers season earned the last of his 12 consecutive Pro Bowl selections, following a long run of honors with Minnesota. The standout guard entered the Hall of Fame in 2009. ^[10]

The Buccaneers chapter2000 Pro Bowl selection; 32 regular-season games for Tampa Bay

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Canton · Class of2015

Tim Brown

Wide receiver / returner
Played for Tampa Bay: 2004

After 16 seasons with the Raiders, Brown played his final NFL season for Tampa Bay in 2004. His Buccaneers chapter included a memorable milestone: his 100th career touchdown reception, caught against his former team in Oakland. He was enshrined in 2015 after a career that produced 1,094 catches and 14,934 receiving yards. ^{[11], [16]}

The Buccaneers chapterCaught his 100th career receiving touchdown as a Buccaneer

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Canton · Class of2023

Darrelle Revis

Cornerback
Played for Tampa Bay: 2013

Revis spent the 2013 season with Tampa Bay, playing all 16 games, recording two interceptions and earning a Pro Bowl selection. His broader Hall of Fame career included four first-team All-Pro selections and a Super Bowl XLIX championship with New England. He joined the Class of 2023 alongside fellow former Buccaneer Rondé Barber. ^[12]

The Buccaneers chapter2013 Pro Bowl selection; 16 games and 2 interceptions for Tampa Bay

Official Hall biography

Leadership that helped shape the franchise

Beyond the playing field

Two additional enshrinees have Buccaneers connections through coaching and football operations. They are separate from the nine-player honor roll. ^[1]

Coach · Class of 2016

Tony Dungy

Buccaneers head coach: 1996–2001

Dungy guided Tampa Bay to four playoff appearances in six seasons and helped establish the defensive identity that defined an era. His Hall of Fame career also included leading Indianapolis to victory in Super Bowl XLI. ^[13]

BuccaneersFan coaching Spotlight · Official Hall biography (opens in a new tab)

Executive / contributor · Class of 2015

Ron Wolf

Buccaneers general manager: 1976–1978 seasons

Wolf helped assemble the expansion Buccaneers and the foundation of the club’s first contender. His enshrinement recognizes a personnel career that also included influential work with the Raiders and Packers. ^{[14], [20]}

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Put football history on your travel list

Take your Buccaneers pride to Canton.

A football road trip can become a walk through the game’s history. Use this player guide as your Buccaneers checklist, then explore the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s exhibits and the stories behind the bronze busts.

Before traveling, check the Hall’s official visitor page for current hours, admission, events, and any busts temporarily away from display. ^[18]

Plan your Hall of Fame visit Official directions

Pro Football Hall of Fame2121 George Halas Drive NW
Canton, Ohio 44708
(330) 456-8207 ^[19]
Visitor information comes directly from the Hall.

A fan’s guide to the honor

Understanding the Hall of Fame list

Why do some lists say nine and others say eleven?

This page features nine players who appeared in regular-season games for Tampa Bay. The Hall’s full Buccaneers affiliation list also includes Tony Dungy, enshrined as a coach, and Ron Wolf, enshrined as a contributor. Counting those two gives eleven associated Hall of Famers. ^[1]

Is the Buccaneers Ring of Honor the same as the Hall of Fame?

They are separate honors. The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the national institution in Canton, Ohio. Tampa Bay’s Ring of Honor recognizes people who shaped the franchise and includes honorees who have not been enshrined in Canton. Visit our Buccaneers Ring of Honor page for that team tribute. ^[1]

Does a player enter the Hall with only one team?

The Hall honors the individual’s entire career. A player’s years with multiple franchises remain part of his record, which is why Steve Young, Randall McDaniel, Tim Brown, and Darrelle Revis belong in Tampa Bay’s complete player list. ^[17]

Why is Anthony Muñoz outside the player count?

Muñoz briefly joined Tampa Bay in 1993 but retired again after a preseason injury. He never appeared in a regular-season game for the Buccaneers, the standard used for this page’s nine-player honor roll. The Buccaneers explain that distinction in their historical account. ^[17]

Does this list include nominees or future candidates?

It includes players already enshrined through the Class of 2026. Nomination, semifinalist or finalist status does not add a player to this list. The roster was checked against the Hall’s class records through 2026; none of the 2024–2026 classes added a Tampa Bay player. ^{[2], [3]}

Sources & record notes

Reviewed November 7, 2026. The player list was checked against the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Tampa Bay affiliation list, individual Hall biographies and regular-season records, and the completed Hall classes through 2026. Playing years and jersey numbers refer to Tampa Bay. Career accomplishments with other teams are identified in the player profiles.

The five-player and four-player sections organize the stories by the length of each player’s Buccaneers career. All nine hold the same Hall of Fame membership. Existing BuccaneersFan.com Spotlight artwork and links are included where available; each player also has a link to his official Hall biography.

Compiled for BuccaneersFan.com by W.P. Rader / Professor Jam. Share a Hall of Fame visit, a Buccaneers memory, or a documented correction through our Contact page. Independent fan coverage; this page is not an official publication of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the NFL, or the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.