The five years needed from retirement to eligibility will pass for these all-time great NFL players, who range from an all-time wide receiver in Arizona Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald to Super Bowl-winning New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. There are some possible first-time ballot Hall of Famers on this list on both sides of the ball.

Allen was one of the most dominant pass-rushers in the NFL throughout his career. He racked up a total of 136 sacks in his 12-year career and became a fan-favorite with the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, and Minnesota Vikings in the 2000s and 2010s.

Luke Kuechly didn’t make the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction cut, but says he’s proud of the guys who did in this one-on-one interview.

Will Eli Manning or Adam Vinatieri become Hall of Famers tonight? Because of new rules, their path is now tougher.

Shannon Sharpe, who’s been in the Hall of Fame since 2011, was able to break the good news to brother and former Packers star Sterling Sharpe.

During Thursday night's NFL Honors ceremony, the Pro Football Hall of Fame unveiled its Class of 2025. The prestigious class features four distinguished players enshrined in Canton this August: tight end Antonio Gates, cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen, and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe.

Which SEC program has had the most players go on to the Pro Football Hall of Fame after the Class of 2025 announcement?

Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty has been linked to the Cowboys in the 2025 NFL Draft, and he sees some similarities between himself and a HOF legend.