The Pro Football Hall of Fame unveiled their list of 25 modern era players that are finalists to be inducted into the class of 2025 this morning. On the list include:
- Eric Allen, CB — 5th time as a semifinalist
- Jared Allen, DE — 5th time as a semifinalist
- Willie Anderson, T — 5th time as a semifinalist
- Anquan Boldin, WR — 4th time as a semifinalist
- Jahri Evans, G — 3rd time as a semifinalist
- Antonio Gates, TE — 2nd time as a semifinalist
- James Harrison, LB — 3rd time as a semifinalist
- Rodney Harrison, S — 4th time as a semifinalist
- Torry Holt, WR — 11th time as a semifinalist
- Luke Kuechly, LB — First time as a semifinalist
- Eli Manning, QB — First time as a semifinalist
- Robert Mathis, DE/LB — 4th time as a semifinalist
- Steve Smith Sr., WR — 4th time as a semifinalist
- Terrell Suggs, LB/DE — First time as a semifinalist
- Fred Taylor, RB — 6th time as a semifinalist
- Earl Thomas, DB — First time as a semifinalist
- Adam Vinatieri, PK — First time as a semifinalist
- Hines Ward, WR — 9th time as a semifinalist
- Ricky Watters, RB — 5th time as a semifinalist
- Reggie Wayne, WR — 6th time as a semifinalist
- Richmond Webb, T — First time as a semifinalist
- Vince Wilfork, DT — 4th time as a semifinalist
- Steve Wisniewski, G — 2nd time as a semifinalist
- Darren Woodson, S — 9th time as a semifinalist
- Marshal Yanda, G/T — First time as a semifinalist
Seven first time finalists made the cut, and Torry Holt is the most “veteran” of the group at 11 times as a semifinalist, a player that almost everyone seems to acknowledge belongs in the Hall, but continues to get caught up in a WR logjam.
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Dropping off the semi-final list from last year are Tiki Barber, Eddie George and London Fletcher.
Good to see Webb and Wisniewski make it.
Was surprised on Webb. Only surprised by WIsniewski because I kind would have thought he was in. Actually, same with Wilfork.
At least Webb can enter the conversation, no matter how brief. Glad Wiz gets a chance. Hoping Woodson can get elected before Thomas jumps ahead of him. Eli may help his cause but will probably keep a waiting queued modern from getting elected. Eric Allen is still hanging on.
Like Jack said on PFRA site, Bennett, N Smith and Coates will now enter the senior abyss.
The next cuts are 15, 10, 7 and 3-5 elected right?
Elected Wishlist
Ward
Woodson
Wisniewski
Gates
J Allen
Prediction
Gates
Kuechly
Holt
J Allen