2025 Patriots Hall of Fame Ballot

Julian Edelman spent his entire 12-year career with the Patriots, joining as a seventh-round pick in the 2009 NFL Draft from Kent State. He ranks second in franchise history with 620 receptions, fourth in receiving yards (6,822), and ninth in touchdowns (36). Edelman also holds the record for most rushing attempts (58) and yards (413) by a Patriots wide receiver. His 9,869 all-purpose yards are fourth in team history. Notably, he ranks third in NFL postseason receptions (118) and yards (1,442), with only Jerry Rice and Travis Kelce ahead of him. A key player in three Super Bowl victories, Edelman was named Super Bowl LIII MVP with 10 receptions for 141 yards. His clutch moments also included pivotal catches in Super Bowls LI and XLIX. Additionally, Edelman excelled in the return game with 177 punt returns for 1,986 yards, averaging 11.2 yards per return.

Logan Mankins, a first-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, was a dominant force on the Patriots' offensive line for nine seasons. A six-time Pro Bowl selection and six-time All-Pro, Mankins excelled at left guard after transitioning from left tackle in college. He played all 130 regular-season games and 17 postseason games for the Patriots, helping anchor an offense that ranked in the top 10 in eight of his nine seasons. Mankins earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2010 and finished his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, making his seventh Pro Bowl in his final season. He is a member of the Patriots' All-Decade Teams for both the 2000s and 2010s, as well as their 50th Anniversary team. Mankins is a three-time finalist for the Patriots Hall of Fame and remains the only player not yet inducted despite multiple finalist appearances.

Adam Vinatieri is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most clutch kickers in NFL history. After joining the Patriots in 1996, he helped cement the team's dynasty, setting numerous records, including the NFL's all-time scoring leader with 2,673 points and most career field goals made (599). Vinatieri's postseason heroics are legendary, notably his game-winning kicks in Super Bowl XXXVI, sending the Patriots to their first championship, and in Super Bowl XXXVIII with a 41-yard field goal to secure a second title. He also holds the NFL record for most postseason points (238) and overtime field goals (12). Vinatieri's impact with New England, including his pivotal field goals in 2001 and 2003, helped define his clutch legacy and contributed to the Patriots' three Super Bowl victories during his tenure.