In time, the dynasty-era Patriots will force the Hall’s hand. Rob Gronkowski becomes Hall eligible in 2027. Tom Brady will become a first-ball Hall of Famer a year later. Bill Belichick is another lock, just like Brady. Fringe candidates like Stephen Gostkowski and Julian Edelman will be up for consideration next year.

He ended his career with the Patriots where he played from 2003 to 2008. During his time in San Diego, Harrison racked up 760 total tackles, 22 tackles for loss, 21.5 sacks, 46 pass breakups, 26 interceptions,

Adam Vinatieri, Vince Wilfork and Rodney Harrison are among the semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025.

The Hall announced the semifinalists Wednesday after the selection committee cut down a list of 50 nominees made by a newly created screening committee.

Three New England Patriots legends are among the 25 Modern-Era Player Semifinalists to join the Class of 2025 of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Rodney Harrison reacts to being named a semi-finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 with Tony Dungy and notable others on the ballot.

They have been considered by a Hall of Fame committee a grand total of 13 times, including this year, but has failed to make it further than that stage every time.