Eli Manning did not become a first-ballot member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, despite being a key figure in two Super Bowl victories with the New York Giants. The Class of 2025 was announced Thursday night, with Jared Allen, Eric Allen, Sterling Sharpe, and Antonio Gates elected for induction.
Manning made it to the list of 15 finalists, but fell short of joining his brother Peyton as a first-ballot inductee. The elder Manning sibling earned MVP honors in both Super Bowl victories and boasts impressive passing numbers, including top-10 all-time yardage and touchdown totals.
However, he never received All-Pro honors or an MVP vote, and did not make it to the All-Decade team. Manning’s career also lacks notable accolades, with only four Pro Bowls in 16 seasons. His performance was marked by inconsistent metrics, including three times leading the league in interceptions, rather than touchdown passes. With a 117-117 regular season record and 60th-ranked all-time passer rating of 84.1, Manning’s induction into the Hall of Fame remains uncertain for another year.
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