Robert Kraft Among 25 Hall of Fame Contributor Finalists

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Blue-Ribbon Committee narrows down the list of candidates for the 2025 class, including prominent figures in sports and media.

Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, is a leading candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame contributor category.
The Blue-Ribbon Committee reduced the original list from 47 to 25 candidates, with further cuts expected to nine semifinalists in two weeks.
Key figures from sports broadcasting, including Roone Arledge and Howard Cosell, are also on the list.
The selection process involves a new split of the Coach/Contributor category, with separate committees for each.
Finalists will be considered alongside coaching and senior candidates, with up to three inductees possible, pending an 80% approval from the full selection committee.