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15 great NFL players eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025

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A brand-new class of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees was revealed on Thursday night, but it’s already worth asking who will be eligible in 2025.

The five years needed from retirement to eligibility will pass for these all-time great NFL players, who range from two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning to brilliant safety Earl Thomas and all-time clutch kicker Adam Vinatieri.

There are some likely first-time ballot Hall of Famers on this list on both sides of the ball and on special teams. Let’s take a look at who these NFL veterans are, spanning from all over the league’s history.

QB Eli Manning

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Linebacker Luke Kuechly

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Guard Marshall Yanda

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Running back Marshawn Lynch

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Safety Earl Thomas

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Kicker Adam Vinatieri

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Offensive tackle Joe Staley

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Linebacker Clay Matthews III

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Running back Darren Sproles

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Defensive end Cameron Wake

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Linebacker Terrell Suggs

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Center Ryan Kalil

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Center Travis Frederick

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Cornerback Aqib Talib

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Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas

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