The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the list of Modern-Era Nominees for the Class of 2025, and the Steelers are well represented.
A total of 167 players are eligible, including eight Steelers who spent all or at least a portion of their career in black and gold. Those nominated include kicker Gary Anderson, linebacker James Farrior, nose tackle Casey Hampton, linebacker James Harrison, fullback John Kuhn, defensive back Allen Rossum, linebacker Mike Vrabel and receiver Hines Ward.
The list of Modern-Era nominees will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November. A total of 20 Finalists will be presented to the full 50-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee during its annual meeting to choose the Class of 2025. Those candidates will consist of 15 Modern-Era Players Finalists, three Seniors Finalists, a Coach Finalist and a Contributor Finalist.
The Selection Committee will meet early next year (on a date to be determined) in advance of Super Bowl LVIX. While there is no set number for any class of enshrinees, the selection process bylaws provide that between four and eight new members will be selected.
