2025 NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame snubs, including Eli Manning
cory woodroof
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LANDOVER, MD - DECEMBER 22: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants walks off the field after a 41-35 overtime win over the Washington Redskins at FedExField on December 22, 2019 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
From a two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback to one of the best linebackers to ever play in the NFL, we were genuinely surprised to see that these players didn't make the cut this year.
While some of these guys may well make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame one day, they will be "snubs" for now. Let's run through these seven players whose omissions surprised us the most.
QB Eli Manning
Feb 5, 2012; Indianapolis, IN, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning celebrates with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl XLVI against the New England Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
WR Torry Holt
Nov. 16, 2008; San Francisco, CA, USA; St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt (81) looks for room to run after making a catch against the San Francisco 49ers in the third quarter at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, CA. The 49ers defeated the Rams 35-16. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
LB Luke Kuechly
Dec 17, 2018; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) reacts after a stop in the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
K Adam Vinatieri
Feb 3, 2002; New Orleans, LA, USA; New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri (4) kicks the ball against the St. Louis Rams during Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome. The Patriots defeated the Rams 20-17. FILE PHOTO; Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports
WR Reggie Wayne
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G/T Marshall Yanda
Jul 26, 2019; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens offensive guard Marshal Yanda (73) during training camp at Under Armour Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
WR Steve Smith Sr.
Oct 26, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith Sr. against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-224656 ORIG FILE ID: 20151026_mjr_su5_001.JPG
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