On Thursday night, the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025 was revealed at NFL Honors. Moreover, four members were selected for the greatest game. Furthermore, these members are defensive end Jared Allen, defensive back Eric Allen, Wide receiver Sterling Sharpe and Tight End Antonio Gates. Along with this, Shannon Sharpe and Sterling Sharpe are the first brothers elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Hall of Famers Selection Process
A lengthy selection process was held to elect the hall of famers. There were a total of 20 finalists, of which 4 hall members were elected. The Pro Football Hall of Fame selections committee and three smaller committees made their respective list in the senior Categories, separate coach and contributor. Moreover, after determining from all these lists, members have been selected. Furthermore, after the approval of the firm Ernst & Young LLP, a Hall partner since 2019 the selection process is finally completed.
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The class of 2025 members
The newly elected class of 2025 Members are:
- ERIC ALLEN
- JARED ALLEN
- ANTONIO GATES
- STERLING SHARPE
ERIC ALLEN
- Born — 22 November 1965, San Diego
- Height — 5-10
- Weight — 184
- Times as finalist — 2
- Position — Cornerback
- Seasons— 14
- Games — 217
- Year of eligibility — 19
- Drafted — 2nd round, 1988
- NFL Career — 1995-1997 New Orleans Saints, 1988-1994 Philadelphia Eagles, 1998-2001 Oakland Raiders
Eric Allen was selected in the second round when he entered the Hall of Fame. Moreover, he was the most productive pick in the history of the NFL. Later, in 1989 he followed up with an eight-interception season. Along with this, in 1993, he led the NFL with four pick-sixes. Furthermore, in 2007, he was named to the Philadelphia Eagles 75th Anniversary team. Apart from this, in 2011, Eric Allen was inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame. Eric Allen’s career totals:
- Return 8 interceptions for a touchdown in his career
- Totaled 54 interceptions overall
- Chosen to play in six Pro Bowls
JARED ALLEN
- Born — 8 APRIL 1982, Dallas
- Height — 6-6
- Weight — 270
- Times as finalist — 5
- Position — defensive end
- Seasons— 12
- Games — 187
- Year of eligibility — 5
- Drafted — 4th round, 2004
- NFL Career — 2015 Carolina Panthers, 2014-2015 Chicago Bears, 2008-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2004-2007 Kansas City Chiefs
Jaren Allen is a Big Sky Conference defensive player. Moreover, he has also won the Buck Buchanan Award. He has been in the NFL for 12 years. Furthermore, in 2007 he was Kansas City Chiefs team MVP. Along with this in 2009 Jared Allen was NFL alumni player of the year. Apart from this, Jared has achieved the milestone of being an Outlandish character of the 21st century. Jaren Allen’s career totals:
- Five Pro Bowl nods
- Named first-team All-Pro four times
- Six interceptions
- Tied NFL record for career safeties with four
- A fumble recovery for TD
- 58 passes defended and 136 sacks
ANTONIO GATES
- Born — 18th June, 1980, Detroit
- Height — 6-4
- Weight — 255
- Times as finalist — 2
- Position — Tight end
- Seasons— 16
- Games — 236
- Year of eligibility — 2
- Drafted — undrafted, 2003
- NFL Career — 2003-2018 San Diego Chargers/Los Angeles Chargers
During rookie season Antonio Gates played 15 games. However, in 2002, he was undrafted with the San Diego Chargers. Apart from this, he was in his second season and got 14 touchdowns. Moreover, Antonio is also a clutch player. Furthermore, his Career has 21 multi-touchdown games with almost all tight ends. Antonio Gates’s career totals:
- Member of the NFL’s all-decade Team of the 2000s
- First team all Pro honours in three seasons 2004-2006
- Elected to 8 consecutive Pro Bowls 2004-2011
- Second- team twice 2009-2010
- 11,841 yards and 116 touchdowns
- 955 receptions
STERLING SHARPE
- Born — 6th April 1965 Chicago
- Height — 6-0
- Weight — 207
- Times as finalist — 1
- Position — wide receiver
- Seasons— 7
- Games — 112
- Year of eligibility — 26
- Drafted — first round ( 7th overall) 1988
- NFL Career — 1988-1994 green Bay packers
Sterling was in the lone finalist, Coach, and contributor categories. Now in 2025, he is in the Hall of Fame. 1989 was his second NFL season in which he led the single season with 90 receptions. Moreover, in 1992, he made a record of 108 catches in the NFL. Apart from this, he broke his own record in the next season with 112 catches. Furthermore, in 1992, he scored 13 touchdowns in the NFL. Along with this, in 1994, he scored 18 touchdowns. Sterling Sharpe’s career totals:
- Three Green Bay postseason records
- First team all Pro 3 times ( 1989, 1992-1993)
- Member of the NFL’s Decade team of 1990
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Who Delivered the News of New Members?
These are the hall of farmers who made the announcement about the new class members:
- Shannon Sharpe — Sterling Sharpe’s brother
- Randall Mcdaniel — Eric Allen’s college teammate
- LaDainian Tomlinson — Antonia Gates’ pro teammate
- Steve Hutchinson — Jared Allen’s pro teammate
2025 Enshrinement Week
The 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame will be Enshrined in Canton in the month of August. Let’s get to know about important dates:
- 31st July 2025, Thursday — Hall of Fame game teams will be determined
- 1st August 2025, Friday — Enshrinees Gold Jacket dinner
- 2nd August 2025, Saturday — Class of 2025 Enshrinement
- 3rd August 2025, Sunday — concert for legends acts will be determined
Conclusion
The Hall of Fame game 2025’s individual tickets for the concert for Legends, class of 2025 Enshrinement, and Enshrinees gold jacket dinner will go on sale in the coming weeks. Fans should get ready for the historic week.
