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Adam Vinatieri, Vince Wilfork and Rodney Harrison made the cut.
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame released a list of 25 semifinalists for its Class of 2025’s Modern-Era Player Division on Wednesday, and three former Patriots are on it.
Adam Vinatieri, who made the game-winning kicks in Super Bowl XXXVI and Super Bowl XXXVIII, was retained 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 field goals (599).
Vince Wilfork and Rodney Harrison are both four-time semifinalists. Wilfork, a five-time All-Pro, four-time second-team All-Pro and one-time first-team All-Pro, spent the first decade of his career with the Patriots before a brief stint with the Texans. He won two titles with the Patriots.
Harrison, a two-time Pro Bowler and first-team All Pro selection, won two Super Bowls with the Patriots after spending most of his career with the Chargers. He played six seasons with the Patriots.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame narrowed the list of 167 nominees to 25 semifinalists. The selection committee will present a list of 15 finalists at its annual meeting leading up to the Super Bowl.
Here is the full list of semi-finalists.
- 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 Portes, tight end, chargers
- James Harrison, linebacker, Steelers, Bengals, Patriots
- Rodney Harrison, security, chargers, Patriots
- Torry Holt, wide receiver, Rams, Jaguars
- Luc 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
- Count Thomas, defensive back, Seahawks, Ravens
- Adam Vinatieri kicker, Patriots, Colts
- Hines district, wide receiver, 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, security, Cowboys
- Marshal Yanda, guard/offensive tackle, Ravens
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