Los Angeles Chargers legend Antonio Gates was finally inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 this week. Gates, one of the best to ever play his position in the NFL, was first eligible one year ago and headlined a smaller,

The four-person class is the first since 2005 with fewer than six inductees. Adam Vinatieri also missed out in his first chance.

Gates consistently provided key catches, especially on third downs, and served as a safety value for Chargers quarterbacks when plays went off script.