Former New England Patriots kicker, named Pro Football Hall of Fame fin…

Adam Vinatieri, former New England Patriots kicker, named Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist.

Adam Vinatieri, a former NFL kicker who spent ten seasons with the New England Patriots, is a finalist for this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Vinatieri, widely regarded as one of the best kickers of all time, was named one of 15 candidates for the Class of 2025 on Saturday.

It is his first year of eligibility for the Hall of Fame after retiring in 2021. Meanwhile, two more Patriots heroes must wait another year.

Rodney Harrison and Vince Wilfork were both announced as semifinalists alongside Vinatieri last month, but did not make the finals.

Did Adam Vinatieri make the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Adam Vinatieri is a finalist for this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame class, the museum’s selection committee announced Saturday. Vinatieri is one of fifteen player finalists for the Class of 2025.

Him and Fred Taylor, who played two seasons in New England, are the only Patriots to make the list.

The selection committee will now narrow down the list of finalists to vote on 20 individuals, including coaches and contributors, early next year.

The inductees will be announced at “NFL Honors” on Feb. 6 and enshrined in August.

Who are the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025?

Here is the full list of player finalists for this year’s Pro Football Hall of Fame:

• Eric Allen, Cornerback – 1988-1994 Philadelphia Eagles, 1995-97 New Orleans Saints, 1998-2001 Oakland Raiders
• Jared Allen, Defensive End – 2004-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2008-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014-15 Chicago Bears, 2015 Carolina Panthers
• Willie Anderson, Tackle – 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore Ravens
• Jahri Evans, Guard – 2006-2016 New Orleans Saints, 2017 Green Bay Packers
• Antonio Gates, Tight End – 2003-2018 San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers
• Torry Holt, Wide Receiver – 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars
• Luke Kuechly, Linebacker – 2012-19 Carolina Panthers
• Eli Manning, Quarterback – 2004-2019 New York Giants
• Steve Smith Sr., Wide Receiver – 2001-2013 Carolina Panthers, 2014-16 Baltimore Ravens
• Terrell Suggs, Outside Linebacker/Defensive End – 2003-2018 Baltimore Ravens, 2019 Arizona Cardinals, 2019 Kansas City Chiefs
• Fred Taylor, Running Back – 1998-2008 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009-2010 New England Patriots
• Adam Vinatieri, Kicker – 1996-2005 New England Patriots, 2006-2019 Indianapolis Colts
• Reggie Wayne, Wide Receiver – 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts
• Darren Woodson, Safety – 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys
• Marshal Yanda, Guard/Tackle – 2007-2019 Baltimore Ravens