The 25 semifinalists for the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame include Eli Manning and Terrell Suggs

Six NFL legends, including Eli Manning and Terrell Suggs, stand out among the 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The recently announced list also includes 17 players who reached this stage in the previous edition, cementing their place as leading candidates for immortalization in Canton, Ohio.

Players in their first year of eligibility, in addition to Manning and Suggs, include Luke Kuechly, Earl Thomas, Adam Vinatieri and Marshal Yanda, all with iconic careers that ended in 2019. Plus, Richmond Webb and Steve Wisniewski return to the semifinal stage

Eli Manning (QB, New York Giants)
Terrell Suggs (LB/D-B, Ravens, Cardinals, Chiefs)
Luke Kuechly (LB, Panthers)
Adam Vinatieri (K, Patriots/Colts)
Antonio Gates (Tight End, Chargers)
Torry Holt (WR, Rams, Jaguars)
Earl Thomas (S, Seahawks, Ravens)
Reggie Wayne (WR, Colts)
James Harrison (LB, Steelers)
Steve Smith Sr. (WR, Panthers, Ravens)
Rodney Harrison (S, Chargers, Patriots)
Richmond Webb (OT, Dolphins, Bengals)
Fred Taylor (RB, Jaguars, Patriots)
Anquan Boldin (WR, Cardinals, Ravens, 49ers, Lions)
Hines Ward (WR, Steelers)
Darren Woodson (S, Cowboys)
Vince Wilfork (DT, Patriots, Texans)
Jared Allen (DE, Chiefs, Vikings, Bears, Panthers)
Ricky Watters (RB, 49ers, Eagles, Seahawks)
Eric Allen (CB, Eagles, Saints, Raiders)
Steve Wisniewski (OG, Raiders)
Jahri Evans (OG, Saints, Packers)
Robert Mathis (D-B, Colts)
The roster will be trimmed to select 15 finalists