Sterling Sharpe and Antonio Gates can add another accolade to their resumes: Pro Football Hall of a Famer. Eric Allen and Jared Allen were also inducted into the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame.

On Saturday (August 2), Sharpe and Gates were enshrined into the Hall of Fame in the city where the NFL was born, Canton, Ohio.

In his stellar career, Sharpe averaged 85 catches and 1,162 yards a season. During his seven-year tenure, he caught 65 touchdowns with the Green Bay Packers, was named to five Pro Bowls, and earned first-team All-Pro honors three times. Sharpe’s career was cut short due to a neck injury. 

While giving his speech, Sharpe took off his new gold jacket and gave it to his fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe. They have made history as the only brothers in the Hall of Fame.

"The last time I was here, you said that you were the only pro football player in the Hall of Fame that could say that you were the second-best player in your own family. I agree with that statement, but it would be an extreme privilege ... for you to be the only player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with two gold jackets,” Sharpe said. “You see, you have to learn to follow before you can lead."

In 16 seasons with the San Diego Chargers, Gates posted 955 catches for 11,841 yards and 116 touchdowns. He was an eight-time Pro Bowler and was named All-Pro three times. Gates managed to make the Hall of Fame without playing a down of college football. During his emotional speech, he thanked his QB Phillip Rivers, for all the passes.

“Phil, what we had on that football field was special," Gates said, wiping away tears."You weren't just the guy throwing the ball, you were the heartbeat of the offense. Your fire, your passion, your IQ was unmatched. We saw the game the same way. You trusted me and I trusted you. And that trust led to some of the best moments of my career.”

Eric Allen, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, New Orleans Saints, and Las Vegas Raiders, when the franchise was located in Oakland, had 54 career interceptions and was a six-time Pro Bowl cornerback. Presented by his four sons, he thanked the Eagles fans and organization for drafting him in 1988.

“I grew up in Philadelphia. I became a man there. I have a special gratitude for the organization," Allen said.

Allen also thanked Mark Davis, the Raiders' owner, who was present at the ceremony.

"Al Davis had a statement: 'Commitment to excellence,'" Allen said. "It's all over our building in Las Vegas. We are trying to make sure we fulfill that destiny, we fulfill what Al Davis was about."

Jared Allen finished his career with 136 total sacks, was a five-time Pro Bowl selection, and a four-time First-team All-Pro selection.

Wearing his trademark cowboy hat, Allen shared the motivation that fueled his successful career.

"Why is what makes you different; it's your long game. It's the motivation that drives you to take all necessary action steps to achieve your goal,” Jared said. “My why can be summed up in three things: fear, respect, and the pursuit of greatness. ... I apply my why to everything in my life, to my walk with Christ, my marriage, and being a father."