Pro Football Hall of Fame Reveals First-Time Nominees For Class of 2025

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced 167 modern era candidates for the class of 2025, with 16 of those names being first-time nominees. The list of 16 players nominated for the first time includes: Eli Manning (QB) Luke Kuechly (LB) Terrell Suggs (LB) Adam Vinatieri (K) Marshal Yanda (G) Travis Frederick (C) Ryan Kalil (C) Joe Staley (OT) Marshawn Lynch (RB) Darren Sproles (RB) Demaryius Thomas (WR) Vernon Davis (TE) Delanie Walker (TE) Antoine Bethea (DB) Aqib Talib (DB) Earl Thomas (DB) A screening committee will eventually reduce the total list of nominees to 50 players next month. More details to come.

These players' NFL careers may not be finished yet, but they will have a place in Canton waiting for them..