Troy Polamalu Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Pittsburgh Steelers safety, Troy Polamalu, has punched his ticket to Canton.

PITTSBURGH -- Troy Polamalu will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the 2020 class. 

The Steelers safety played 12 seasons in Pittsburgh, finishing his career with four All Pro First-Team selections, eight Pro Bowls and the 2010 Defensive Player of the Year Award. Throughout his time in the NFL, Polamalu racked up 783 tackles, 14 forced fumbles, 7 fumble recoveries, 32 interceptions and 3 defensive touchdowns. 

Polamalu joins his former head coach, Bill Cowher, and fellow defensive back, Donnie Shell, as a member of the 2020 class. 

Former Denver Broncos safety Steve Atwater, Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce, running back Edgerrin James and offensive lineman Steve Hutchinson join Polamalu as the five players to be enshrined in the Modern Era class. 

Final #HallOfFame update from PFN Insider @AllbrightNFL.

Steve Hutchinson has been voted into the Hall of Fame.

Congratulations to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2020:

Steve Atwater
Isaac Bruce
Steve Hutchinson
Edgerrin James
Troy Polamalu

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) February 1, 2020

The high-flying safety was expected to be a first-ballot selection after leading a Steelers defense to three Super Bowls and captivating the NFL with his relentless efforts on plays many believed to be unimaginable. 

Polamalu's teammate, Alan Faneca, wasn't voted in for the fourth-straight year. Faneca, a Super Bowl champion and nine-time Pro Bowler has been a finalist each of the last four classes. 

Polamalu and the rest of the 2020 class will be highlighted during tonight's NFL Honors, celebrating all of the award winners from the 2019 season. 

For all Steelers news and updates, stay connected with AllSteelers and join the community page to get involved.