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Pro Football Hall of Fame 2025 modern-era player finalists revealed

Originally posted on 5 GOATs | By Steve Samra | Last updated Dec 28, 2024 1:29 PM ET

As the 2024 NFL season dwindles down, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has revealed 15 Modern-Era Finalists for the Class of 2025.

“Fifteen former standouts in the National Football League have reached the doorstep of enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the announcement Saturday morning of the Finalists in the Modern-Era Player category for the Class of 2025 presented by Visual Edge,” the Pro Football Hall of Fame wrote in a press release.

“Comprising the Class of 2025’s Modern-Era Player list of candidates are nine players who also reached this stage in the selection process when the Class of 2024 was chosen, five players in their first year of eligibility and a first-time Finalist in his fourth year of eligibility.”

We’ll find out who made the cut for the Class of 2025 when it’s unveiled publicly on Feb. 6 during the NFL Honors. Until then, check out all the nominees below, courtesy of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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The Modern-Era Player Finalists have been selected for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, presented by @visualedgeit. #PFHOF25

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— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) December 28, 2024

Eric Allen, Cornerback — 1988-1994 Philadelphia Eagles, 1995-97 New Orleans Saints, 1998-2001 Oakland Raiders
Jared Allen, Defensive End — 2004-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2008-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014-15 Chicago Bears, 2015 Carolina Panthers
Willie Anderson, Tackle — 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore Ravens
Jahri Evans, Guard — 2006-2016 New Orleans Saints, 2017 Green Bay Packers
Antonio Gates, Tight End — 2003-2018 San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers
Torry Holt, Wide Receiver — 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars
Luke Kuechly, Linebacker — 2012-19 Carolina Panthers
Eli Manning, Quarterback — 2004-2019 New York Giants
Steve Smith Sr., Wide Receiver — 2001-2013 Carolina Panthers, 2014-16 Baltimore Ravens
Terrell Suggs, Outside Linebacker/Defensive End — 2003-2018 Baltimore Ravens, 2019 Arizona Cardinals, 2019 Kansas City Chiefs
Fred Taylor, Running Back — 1998-2008 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009-2010 New England Patriots
Adam Vinatieri, Kicker — 1996-2005 New England Patriots, 2006-2019 Indianapolis Colts
Reggie Wayne, Wide Receiver — 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts
Darren Woodson, Safety — 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys
Marshal Yanda, Guard/Tackle — 2007-2019 Baltimore Ravens

The Selection Committee has some rules for how many nominees they can select. All told, they may elect up to five Modern-Era Players for the Class of 2025, and each must receive a minimum positive vote of 80% for election.

Time will tell who gets the nod for the Class of 2025, but it’s evident each player is more than deserving of being honored. Whoever gets in will be elated, and each player who misses the cut will be hoping to hear their name called in 2026.

This article first appeared on 5 GOATs and was syndicated with permission.

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