Eli Manning, Marshawn Lynch Among 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Nominees

The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced 167 modern-era candidates, including 16 first-time nominees, for the Class of 2025.

Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl MVP, leads the list of first-time nominees.
Marshawn Lynch, known for his 'Beast Mode' running style, is also a first-time nominee.
Other notable first-time nominees include kicker Adam Vinatieri, linebacker Luke Kuechly, and defensive end Terrell Suggs.
The selection process involves narrowing the list from 167 nominees to 50 semifinalists, then to 15 finalists, with the final class announced before Super Bowl LIX.
Multiple finalists from the 2024 class, such as wide receivers Reggie Wayne and Torry Holt, are also nominated again.