Former New Orleans Saints defensive back Eric Allen was one of four players named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Thursday during the NFL Honors broadcast at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans.

Allen, who played with the Saints from 1995-97, as named to the Pro Bowl in 1995. In 48 games with the franchise, he hauled in five interceptions and recorded 160 tackles (137 solo).

Selected in second round (30th pick overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, Allen made immediate impact as rookie, totaling five interceptions to earn a spot on the PFWA's All-Rookie Team. He followed up with an eight-interception season in 1989 and was recognized with first-team All-Pro honors and a spot on Pro Bowl roster. He intercepted at least three passes in each of his first seven seasons and 10 times in 14-year career. After seven seasons in Philadelphia, he spent three years in New Orleans, then finished career with four seasons in Oakland. Allen was named to the Philadelphia Eagles' 75th Anniversary Team in 2007 and inducted into team's Hall of Fame in 2011.

Allen is joined in the class by defensive end Jared Allen, tight end Antonio Gates and wide receiver Sterling Sharpe. Legendary Saints guard Jahri Evans was a finalist for the class of 2025.