The fifth time’s a charm for former Vikings defensive end Jared Allen. After narrowly missing out on the gold jacket in each of his previous years of eligibility, Allen’s wait finally ended on Thursday night when he was officially elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

After coming so close for so many years, Jared Allen can finally jump on his horse and ride to Canton. The Vikings legendary pass rusher finally heard his name on Thursday be officially tied to

Former Idaho State superstar Jared Allen was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday night at the NFL Honors ceremony

Four new NFL legends are headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former defensive end Jared Allen, former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, former cornerback Eric Allen and former San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers tight end Antonio Gates all got the call that they will be getting their gold jackets.

On Thursday night, defensive end Jared Allen was named one of four members for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2025 class. He will be inducted this summer alongside Sterling Sharpe, Eric Allen and Antonio Gates.

Jared Allen, who played for the Bears in 2014 and 2015, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Antonio Gates, Jared Allen, Eric Allen and Sterling Sharpe have been voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the smallest induction class in 20 years following offseason rule changes meant to make it harder to get inducted.

Idaho State University Football legend Jared Allen is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Allen was announced as one of four inductees. He is joined by Sterling Sharpe, Eric Allen and Antonio Gates.

Former Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen receives a Hall of Fame door knock from former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Steve Hutchinson.