Eli Manning and Stars Proceed in 2025 Hall of Fame Voting
- The Pro Football Hall of Fame revealed 50 candidates who advanced from an original list of 167 due to screening committee votes.
- Eli Manning, Luke Kuechly, and Terrell Suggs are among the prominent players who have made it to the next stage.
- The voting process emphasizes the competitive nature of Hall of Fame inductions, with 15 finalists to be chosen before the Super Bowl.
On October 23, 2024, it was announced that several prominent NFL players have progressed in the voting process for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame. This year's initial candidate list included 167 players, from which the Hall revealed 50 modern-era players who made it to the next stage after a screening committee's vote. Among those advancing are Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, and notable defenders Luke Kuechly and Terrell Suggs. Manning's legendary career features 57,023 passing yards and 366 touchdown passes across his tenure, although he only made four Pro Bowls and did not achieve All-Pro status. Kuechly, a seven-time Pro Bowler and former Defensive Player of the Year, stands out for his impressive accolades within his eight seasons with the Carolina Panthers. Similarly, Suggs is renowned for his defensive prowess, accumulating 139 sacks throughout a significant 17-year career, contributing to the Baltimore Ravens' Super Bowl victory in 2012 and the Chiefs' championship in 2019. The upcoming voting process will select 15 finalists for the Hall of Fame, with the final class announcement occurring before the Super Bowl. This process underscores the competitive nature of Hall of Fame inductions, where candidates face rigorous evaluation by the voting committee.