This Eagle isn't close to retirement, but is already first ballot Hall of Famer

There might be some debates going on with the Philadelphia Eagles going into training camp, but there is one topic that might get brought up that all fans can agree on: A.J. Brown is one of the best wide receivers in NFL history.

NBC Sports Philadelphia Eagles reporter Reuben Frank wrote his weekly observations article, where he shared his argument for Brown being a Hall of Famer. Frank shared some statistics that support that fact.

"Which brings us to A.J. Brown, who is piling up numbers like very few others have done. In his first six seasons, he’s got 446 catches for 7,026 yards and 49 touchdowns. The only other WRs in history to reach those plateaus in their first six years are Larry Fitzgerald, who’ll be a 1st-ballot Hall of Famer next year, and A.J. Green, whose career was sidelined by injuries after that quick start. Factor in Brown’s 15.8 yards-per-catch average and he stands alone. Nobody has ever done what he's done through his first six seasons. If you want to break it down by games, who else has 400 catches, 7,000 yards, 49 touchdowns and a 15.8 average after 90 games? Jerry Rice, Randy Moss and Calvin Johnson, three of the greatest ever and three slam-dunk Hall of Famers. That’s the company Brown is in heading into his seventh season. Factor in two Super Bowls and one championship, three Pro Bowls, three all-pro 2nd team selections, big-time postseason production and I don’t know how you look at Brown’s career and not see a guy who’s on track to be a Hall of Famer."

Is Frank right about Brown being a Hall of Famer?

It's a bold statement for Frank to right away say that Brown is on the way to Canton, Ohio, but the numbers certainly show it.

Through six seasons, Brown has only one year where he wasn't over 1,000 yards. His dominance only became a reality when he joined the Eagles in 2022, where he was at his best with 88 receptions for 1,496 yards and 11 touchdowns. Four times in his career has he averaged 15 or more yards per catch in a season.

Pro Football Focus has not been shy about naming Brown one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. He was second against man coverage with a 92.4 grade. PFF's ranking of the wide receivers this offseason placed Brown at number one.

Brown is a gifted wide receiver who has a rare combination of size (six-foot-one) and downfield speed. He is one of the best in the NFL with contested one-on-one, 50-50 balls as he can go up and grab them.

What has helped Brown is a significant number two receiver in DeVonta Smith to take some of the attention away. The Eagles have been so good in the passing game with Brown and Smith on the field together. It certainly helps Jalen Hurts' completion percentage to have those guys.

Not only has Brown done so much on the field, but his contributions off the field make him a fan favorite in Philadelphia. The city has embraced him, and Brown has returned the love. Some might not think that kind of thing doesn't matter to Hall of Fame voters, well, ask Terrell Owens about that.

It might be too early to be talking about Brown being in the Hall of Fame, but there's no denying that he's pacing to be putting on the gold jacket once his career is over.