Eric Allen was the epitome of a shutdown cornerback during his time with the Eagles, and the accolades for his hard work are close to being realized.
The former Eagles cornerback was named one of the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame‘s 2025 class. This is the first time Allen has reached this point in the voting process.
Eric Allen is one of 15 modern-era player finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2025. This is the former #Eagles CB’s second straight year as a finalist.
Allen has just one more year to be voted in as a modern-era player if he doesn’t get in this year.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane) December 28, 2024
A key member of the Eagles’ No. 1 ranked and famed Gang Green defense, Allen spent seven seasons with the Eagles. He was named to the Pro Bowl five times and an All-Pro once, after the 1989 season, when he finished second in the NFL with eight interceptions.
Allen was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 2011.
Other finalists include DE Jared Allen, OT Willie Anderson, Former Ravens Terrell Suggs, and Marshal Yanda. Philadelphia native and former Saints great Jahri Evans, tight end Antonio Gates, wide receiver Torrey Holt, and quarterback Eli Manning are also on the list.
