Jump to a candidateEric Allen, CBJared Allen, DEWillie Anderson, OTJahri Evans, OGAntonio Gates, TETorry Holt, WRLuke Kuechly, LBEli Manning, QBSteve Smith Sr., WRTerrell Suggs, OLBFred Taylor, RBAdam Vinatieri, KReggie Wayne, WRDarren Woodson, SMarshal Yanda, OG
The time has come.
With Super Bowl LIX around the corner, it can’t be lost that the Pro Football Hall of Fame is about to announce its next class, with official induction ceremonies coming in August.
As we stand, there are 15 modern-day finalists. Of those 15, up to five can be enshrined, needing at least 80% of the voters to side with their candidacy. The announcement will be made at 9 p.m. ET Thursday during NFL Honors from the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans.
Here’s a closer look at the credentials of each of the finalists.
Eric Allen, CBTeams: Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, Oakland Raiders (1988 to 2001)
Allen was one of the defining corners of his era. A 14-year star, Allen went to six Pro Bowls while being named a first-team All-Pro once and a second-team All-Pro on two occasions. Allen also had 54 interceptions, tied for 21st in NFL history while returning eight for touchdowns.
