15 finalists named for Pro Football Hall of Fame

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 15 finalists for the Class of 2025 on Saturday.

The players, along with their positions, years and teams are:

• 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

Carolina Panthers Luke Kuechly and Steve Smith Sr. got the nod for the first time — Kuechly in his first year of eligibility, Smith in his fourth. Others cracking the list in their first year of eligibility are Eli Manning, Terrell Suggs, Adam Vinatieri, and Marshal Yanda.

Also making the cut — former Jacksonville Jaguar Fred Taylor. It’s his second time as a finalist in 10 years of eligibility.

The official Class of 2025 will be announced during the NFL Honors broadcast on February 6, a few days ahead of the Super Bowl. Between four and eight new members will be selected.

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