The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2025 on Thursday night as part of the NFL Honors show in New Orleans.

However, these four players are icons in the game, from one of the best tight ends to ever play the game to one of the most ferocious pass-rushers ever to sack opposing quarterbacks. The honorees were unveiled during Thursday night’s NFL Honors ceremony in New Orleans.

After several years of near misses, Eric Allen has finally broken through. The six-time Pro Bowl cornerback has been named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2025.

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

Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe were voted into the Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years following offseason rule changes meant to make it harder to get inducted.

It has just been announced that defensive end Jared Allen, who played for the Vikings for six seasons from 2008 to 2013, is going to be a part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Allen was acquired by the Vikings from the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2008 offseason for a first-round pick and a pair of third-round picks.

Former South Carolina Gamecocks and Green Bay Packers star Sterling Sharpe has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A dominant receiver who earned Heisman votes in college, Sharpe’s impact on the game is finally being recognized.