• 16 first-time nominees were among the 167 modern-era players nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
• A selection process involves reducing the list to 50, then to 25 semifinalists and finally to 15 finalists who will be discussed at the annual meeting before Super Bowl LVIX.
• Finalists must receive at least 80% support from the selection committee to join the 2025 class, which can consist of three, four or five modern-era players.

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