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

It took way too long for Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen to get the call for the Hall of Fame, but it became official on Thursday at NFL Honors when he was one of four players announced for the 2025 Hall of Fame class.