New York Giants legend Eli Manning didn't make it to Canton in his first year of eligibility. There are a few reasons why

Eli Manning's credentials are Hall of Fame-worthy, but unfortunately, they weren't good enough for him to get into Canton in his first year of eligibility.

Three of the 15 modern-era finalists made the Class of 2025: cornerback Eric Allen, defensive end Jared Allen, and tight end Antonio Gates. (Wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, the fourth member of the class, was a senior candidate after previously not getting in as a modern-era candidate.)

Eli Manning didn't make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame his first chance to do so. The former Giants QB wasn't too disappointed with the result.

Earlier this month, retired New York Giants legend Eli Manning was passed over for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. The great tight end Antonio Gates, who was elected to Canton this time around after being bypassed last year,