A brand-new class of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees was revealed on Thursday night, but it’s already worth asking who will be eligible in 2025.
The five years needed from retirement to eligibility will pass for these all-time great NFL players, who range from two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning to brilliant safety Earl Thomas and all-time clutch kicker Adam Vinatieri.
There are some likely first-time ballot Hall of Famers on this list on both sides of the ball and on special teams. Let’s take a look at who these NFL veterans are, spanning from all over the league’s history.
QB Eli Manning
Linebacker Luke Kuechly
Guard Marshall Yanda
Running back Marshawn Lynch
Safety Earl Thomas
Kicker Adam Vinatieri
Offensive tackle Joe Staley
Linebacker Clay Matthews III
Running back Darren Sproles
Defensive end Cameron Wake
Linebacker Terrell Suggs
Center Ryan Kalil
Center Travis Frederick
Cornerback Aqib Talib
Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas
