For the third consecutive year, Vikings legendary pass rusher Jared Allen is among the former players who have been named finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Each of the previous two years have ended in disappointment for Allen, who played 12 years in the NFL and six with the Vikings, but perhaps the third time is the charm for the Idaho State product. The finalists include the following players:
- DE Jared Allen
- OT Willie Anderson
- DB Ronde Barber
- DE/OLB Dwight Freeney
- PR/KR/WR Devin Hester
- WR Torry Holt
- WR Andre Johnson
- CB Albert Lewis
- CB Darrelle Revis
- OT Joe Thomas
- LB Zach Thomas
- DE Demarcus Ware
- WR Reggie Wayne
- LB Patrick Willis
- S Darren Woodson
Allen’s career got off to a quiet, yet productive start.