Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe were named to the 2025 NFL Hall of Fame class.
Eli Manning was not elected in his first year on the ballot. Gates is widely viewed as one of the greatest tight ends to ever play the sport, and finished his career with 955 receptions and 116 receiving touchdowns. Sharpe — brother of tight end Shannon Sharpe — was dominant before his career ended short due to a neck injury, while both Allens were defensive stalwarts during their time.