Pro Football 2025: Class Overview and Reactions

At the 2025 NFL Honors on Thursday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its latest inductees: Eric Allen, Jared Allen, Antonio Gates, and Sterling Sharpe. Notably absent from this list was former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl champion and MVP.

Many fans expressed their surprise and disappointment on social media, arguing that Manning’s postseason achievements and victories over formidable opponents warranted first-ballot induction. Despite his postseason success, Manning’s regular-season performance has been a topic of debate, with critics pointing to his inconsistent statistics and limited Pro Bowl selections. Other notable omissions from this year’s class include Torry Holt, Adam Vinatieri, and Luke Kuechly. Given the 20-year eligibility window for the Hall of Fame, it’s anticipated that Manning will eventually be inducted, though not as a first-ballot honoree.