Chargers legend Antonio Gates and three-time All-Pro defensive end Julius Peppers headline the list of 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024.
The Hall of Fame narrowed its list to 25 on Tuesday from the 173 nominees that were announced in September. Both Gates and Peppers—who last played in the 2018 season—earned nods as semifinalists in their first year of eligibility.
Former Giants running back Tiki Barber also earned semifinalist recognition in his first opportunity. Of the other 22 semifinalists, eight finished among the top 15 in 2023 class. The other semifinalists for this year include Eric Allen, Anquan Boldin, Jahri Evans, London Fletcher, Eddie George, James Harrison, Rodney Harrison, Robert Mathis, Steve Smith Sr., Fred Taylor, Hines Ward, Ricky Watters, Reggie Wayne and Vince Wilfork.
