NEW ORLEANS, La. – Kent State Men's Basketball alumnus Antonio Gates has been named an inductee of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class. The class was revealed during the NFL Honors Ceremony on Thursday night.
"What an honor it is to be able to celebrate Antonio's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.", said Kent State Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Randale Richmond. "One of the most elite offensive players of all-time and truly a trailblazer of the tight end position. Antonio really solidified the pipeline potential of dominant college basketball student-athletes successfully transitioning to the NFL.