Although his main stripes weren't with the New Orleans Saints, cornerback Eric Allen gets in along with Antonio Gates, Sterling Sharpe and Jared Allen. There was only four modern-era selections this year. Allen played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1988-1994.

Former New Orleans Saints defensive back Eric Allen was one of four players named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Thursday during the NFL Honors broadcast at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame officially announced their Class of 2025 on Thursday night at the NFL Honors from New Orleans, Louisiana. The selection committee elected four new members to the hall from a group of 15 modern-era finalists,

While Evans was overlooked, one former Saint did get his call for Canton. Cornerback Eric Allen had an outstanding 14-year NFL career from 1988 to 2001. Allen played for the New Orleans Saints from 1995 to 1997. Over those three years he made one Pro Bowl and had 5 of his 54 career interceptions.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s latest modern era class was announced live at the NFL Honors ceremony Thursday in New Orleans. The Hall’s Class of 2025 is set to be enshrined in Canton, Ohio, this August and the four inductees were announced at the Saenger Theatre.