New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning flips a short pass to Tiki Barber. The Indianapolis Colts beat the New York Giants by a Score of 26 to 21 at Giants Stadium, The Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ., September 10, 2006. (Photo by Rich Gabrielson/NFLPhotoLibrary)
For a time, it was easier for players to get the call to the Hall and wear the yellow jacket, but now, with new voting restrictions in place, the process has become a bit more difficult. Here is a list of the ten best NFL players not to make the Hall of Fame as of 2025. Do you agree? Disagree? Leave a comment and let us know!
10. Pat Swilling
PHILADELPHIA, PA – DECEMBER 26: Pat Swilling #56 of the New Orleans Saints before a NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 26, 1993 at Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
One of the premier pass rushers of the 1980-90s. 3x Pro Bowler
Prediction: Will NOT get in
9. Steve Tasker
PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 31: Wide receiver Steve Tasker #89 of the Buffalo Bills catches a pass against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXVII at the Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys defeated the Bills 52-17. (Photo by Gin Ellis/Getty Images)
Arguably the best special teams player in history prior to Matthew Slater
Prediction: Will NOT get in
8. Jim Marshall
PASADENA, CA- JANUARY 9: Jim Marshall #70 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on from the bench against the Oakland Raiders during Super Bowl XI on January 9, 1977 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Raiders won the Super Bowl 32 -14. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
A key cog of the dominant Purple People Eater defense of the Minnesota Vikings
Prediction: Will NOT get in
7. Torry Holt
ST. LOUIS, MO – OCTOBER 15: Torry Holt #81 of the St. Louis Rams makes a catch against the Seattle Seahawks at the Edward Jones Dome on October 15, 2006 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Seahawks beat the Rams 30 to 28. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Led the NFL in receiving yards twice in his career and was one of the leaders of the “Greatest Shows on Turf”
Prediction: Will get in
6. Eli Manning
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 05: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants hoist the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 5, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The New York Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21-17. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
2 Super Bowl wins and twice named Super Bowl MVP. Missed in his first attempt at the Hall
Prediction: Will get in
5. Steve Smith
CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 2: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers pulls in this second half pass against the San Francisco 49ers at Bank of America Stadium on December 2, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolina defeated San Francisco 31-14. (Photo by Rex Brown/Getty Images)
One of the top receivers of his generation, 8th all-time in receiving yards
Prediction: Will get in
4. Willie Anderson
Cincinnati Bengals tackle Willie Anderson sets up to block against the Indianapolis Colts in a preseason game, Sept. 2, 2005 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Colts 38-0. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Was voted to the Pro Bowl four consecutive seasons in a row.
Prediction: Will get in
3. Ken Anderson
PONTIAC, MI – JANUARY 24: Ken Anderson #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals scrambles with the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during Super Bowl XVI on January 24, 1982 at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Michigan. The Niners won the Super Bowl 26 -21. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Led the NFL in completion percentage 3x and passing yards in consecutive seasons
Prediction: Will NOT get in
2. Roger Craig
MIAMI, FL- JANUARY 22: Roger Craig #33 of the San Francisco 49ers carries the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl XXIII on January 22, 1989 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. The 49ers won the Super Bowl 20-16. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
Was the first player to have 1000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season. 3x Super Bowl Champ
Prediction: Will get in
1. Reggie Wayne
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – AUGUST 26: Reggie Wayne #87 of the Indianapolis Colts runs down the sideline on a 57-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NFL preseason game against the Green Bay Packers at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 26, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
6x Pro-Bowler and 10th in lifetime receptions. Along with Peyton Manning, led Indianapolis to win the Super Bowl
