Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning won’t be coming into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame as a part of their Class of 2025.
Manning, who’s in his first 12 months of eligibility for enshrinement, was handed over by the 50-person panel, as introduced throughout the NFL Honors on Thursday evening.
That ends the hypothesis of whether or not Manning is deserving or not of being elected in his first 12 months on the poll. He must wait till subsequent 12 months, or past.
Beneath is the Class of 2025, which consists of 4 gamers.
Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame Class of 2025:🏈Jared Allen🏈Sterling Sharpe🏈Eric Allen🏈Antonio Gates
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 7, 2025
Subsequent 12 months’s poll won’t be a simple one for Eli to navigate with first-timers akin to Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Jason Witten, Maurkice Pouncey, Geno Atkins, Philip Rivers, and Frank Gore all arising for consideration.
Eli has a protracted checklist of achievements starting with being chosen first total within the 2004 NFL draft, which resulted in him being acquired by the Giants in a draft day commerce with the San Diego Chargers.
Many specialists really feel Eli is a Corridor of Famer, simply undeserving of an computerized election. Right here is an official checklist of Manning’s accomplishments from the PFHOF:
Performed complete profession (16 seasons) with the New York Giants. Performed in a franchise-record 236 regular-season video games, together with a streak of 210 consecutive begins.
Tremendous Bowl XLII MVP whereas handing the New England Patriots their solely lack of the season. Was additionally named Tremendous Bowl XLVI MVP changing into one among solely six gamers to earn a number of Tremendous Bowl MVP awards.
Chosen to 4 Professional Bowls (2019, 2012-13, 2016).
Shared 2016 NFL Walter Payton Man of the 12 months recognition with Larry Fitzgerald.
Led the NFC in passing touchdowns in 2005 (24) and 2015 (35). Threw for 57,023 yards and 366 touchdowns. Ranks eleventh all-time in passing yards, completions, and landing passes.
Upon retirement, possessed 22 regular-season information for the Giants, together with passes accomplished (4,895), longest go completion (99 yards towards the Jets in 2011), and most video games with 300 or extra yards passing (51)
Amongst his 9 franchise postseason information are passing yards (2,815) and touchdowns (18). Departed Ole Miss proudly owning 47 recreation, season, or profession information.
Manning was honored to be a finalist and vowed to not sulk if he had been snubbed right here in 2025.
