FRISCO, Texas – Former Cowboys safety Darren Woodson was named a finalist for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class on Saturday, marking his third straight year as a finalist.
Woodson, a member of the Cowboys Ring of Honor, is in his 17th year of eligibility to make it into the Hall but has come up short the last two years as one of the 15 finalists. The only finalist to have been eligible longer is former Eagles cornerback Eric Allen, who is in his 19th year of eligibility.
Woodson has been nominated as a semi-finalist nine times, with 2023's class being his first chance to join the ranks in Canton.
In his 12 seasons with the Cowboys, Woodson was a member of three Super Bowl winning teams, a four-time All-Pro, and a five-time Pro Bowler. He's the all-time leading tackler in franchise history.
The other 14 finalists in the 2025 Hall of Fame class are as follows:
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
Marshal Yanda, Guard/Tackle — 2007-2019 Baltimore Ravens
