A day before Super Bowl LIX is held in New Orleans this upcoming February, the NFL Hall of Fame Selection Committee will release its list of 15 inductees as part of the 2025 class. This year, 167 modern-day candidates will be considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the committee choosing 50 finalists and semi-finalists before the chosen 15 are revealed.

Joining the star-studded list of 2024 finalists and semi-finalists is a strong group of first-year eligible players highlighted by quarterback Eli Manning, linebackers Luke Kuechly, Terrell Suggs and Clay Matthews, offensive linemen Marshal Yanda, Joe Staley, Ryan Kalil, running backs Darren Sproles and Marshawn Lynch, cornerback Aqib Talib, placekicker Adam Vinatieri and receiver Demaryius Thomas.

Eli Manning played the entirety of his 16-year NFL career (2004-2019) with the New York Giants, helping the team to victory in Super Bowl XLII and Super Bowl XLIV. In both Super Bowls, Manning led the Giants to upset wins over Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII dealing New England, which had gone 18-0 in the regular season and playoffs, its only defeat of the year. Manning won Super Bowl MVP in both games. His 2011 postseason performance en route to his second Super Bowl win saw Manning set NFL records for passing yards (1,219) and completions (106). A four-time Pro Bowl selection (2008, 2011, 2012, 2015), Manning is a member of the New York Giants Ring of Honor and his No. 10 has been retired by the team. He finished his career with 57,023 yards, 36 touchdowns and a completion percentage of 60.3%. In 2016, he was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year. Manning was the first overall NFL Draft selection out of Ole Miss in 2003. ... Read More