Several notable NFL players have been nominated for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, former Defensive Players of the Year Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs, and postseason kicking hero Adam Vinatieri.
The list of 167 modern era candidates for the Hall of Fame class was announced, with 16 players nominated for the first time. Among the first-time nominees are two-time All-Pro guard Marshal Yanda, offensive linemen Travis Frederick, Ryan Kalil, and Joe Staley, running backs Darren Sproles and Marshawn Lynch, receiver Demaryius Thomas, tight ends Vernon Davis and Delanie Walker, and defensive backs Antoine Bethea, Aqib Talib, and Earl Thomas.
