Three longtime former Patriots are among 25 semifinalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame
Adam Vinatieri, Vince Wilfork, and Rodney Harrison made the cut.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame released a list of 25 semifinalists for the Modern-Era Player division of its Class of 2025 on Wednesday, and three former Patriots are on it.
Adam Vinatieri, who nailed the game-winning kicks in Super Bowl XXXVI and Super Bowl XXXVIII, made the cut in his first year of eligibility. Vinatieri spent ten of his 24 seasons with the Patriots, and he holds the NFL records for points (2,673) and made field-goals (599).
Vince Wilfork and Rodney Harrison are both four-time semifinalists. Wilfork, a five-time Pro bowler, four-time second-team All-Pro, and one-time first-team All-Pro selection spent the first decade of his career with the Patriots before a brief stint with the Texans. He won a pair of titles with the Patriots.
Harrison, a two-time Pro Bowler and first-team All Pro selection, won a pair of Super Bowls with the Patriots after spending the bulk of his career with the Chargers. He played six seasons with the Patriots.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame trimmed the list from 167 nominees to 25 semifinalists. The selection committee will present a list of 15 Finalists at their annual meeting ahead of the Super Bowl.
Here’s the full list of semifinalists.
- Eric Allen, cornerback, Eagles, Saints, Raiders
- Jared Allen defensive end, Chiefs, Vikings, Bears, Panthers
- Willie Anderson, offensive tackle, Bengals, Ravens
- Anquan Boldin, wide receiver, Cardinals, Ravens, 49ers, Lions
- Jahri Evans, offensive guard, Saints, Packers
- Antonio Gates, tight end, Chargers
- James Harrison, linebacker, Steelers, Bengals, Patriots
- Rodney Harrison, safety, Chargers, Patriots
- Torry Holt, wide receiver, Rams, Jaguars
- Luke Kuechly, linebacker, Panthers
- Eli Manning, quarterback, Giants
- Robert Mathis, defensive end/linebacker, Colts
- Steve Smith Sr., wide receiver, Panthers, Ravens
- Terrell Suggs, linebacker/defensive end, Ravens, Cardinals, Chiefs
- Fred Taylor, running back, Jaguars, Patriots
- Earl Thomas, defensive back, Seahawks, Ravens
- Adam Vinatieri, kicker, Patriots, Colts
- Hines Ward, wide reciever, Steelers
- Ricky Watters, running back, 49ers, Eagles, Seahawks
- Reggie Wayne, wide receiver, Colts
- Richmond Webb, offensive tackle Dolphins, Bengals
- Vince Wilfork, defensive tackle, Patriots, Texans
- Steve Wisniewski, offensive guard, Raiders
- Darren Woodson, safety, Cowboys
- Marshal Yanda, offensive guard/tackle, Ravens
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