JACKSONVILLE – Football's biggest honor again has eluded Fred Taylor.
Fred Taylor, the Jaguars' all-time leading rusher, was not among those named to the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class Thursday. He had been among 15 modern-era finalists this year.
Taylor, a Jaguars running back from 1998-2008, was named a finalist for the second time. He had been named a Hall semifinalist for the sixth time in November.
Taylor, the No. 9 overall selection in the 1998 NFL Draft, rushed for 11,695 yards and 66 touchdowns in 13 NFL seasons. He rushed for 11,271 yards and 62 touchdowns with Jacksonville – and is the franchise's all-time rushing leader.
The three modern-era electees named Thursday:
- Cornerback Eric Allen
- Defensive end Jared Allen
- Tight end Antonio Gates
Other modern-era finalists:
- Running back Fred Taylor
- Quarterback Eli Manning
- Guard/tackle Marshal Yanda
- Safety Darren Woodson
- Wide receiver Reggie Wayne
- Kicker Adam Vinatieri
- Defensive end Terrell Suggs
- Wide receiver Steve Smith
- Linebacker Luke Kuechly
- Wide receiver Torry Holt
- Tackle Willie Anderson
- Guard Jahri Evans
