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If Brandon Jacobs were responsible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Eli Manning wouldn't have to wait long for a bust to happen… as the former Giants tailback says his former teammate is “without question” a first-ballot Hall of Famer.
Jacobs didn't say a single word as to when TMZ Sports got him talking about Manning's HOF candidacy this week… and said Eli's two Super Bowl wins over the New England Patriots alone should be enough for a gold jacket.
“Well, shit,” Jacobs said, “he hit.” Tom Brady twice – that’s enough!”
However, Jacobs says Manning has the stats, too… and explains that the former New York quarterback's numbers are “on par with almost any player we think is great.”
Plus, according to Jacobs, Manning's teams were never all that good… but he still somehow ended his 16-year NFL career with two championship rings on his fingers.
“I think Eli is by far the first ballot in the Hall of Fame,” Jacobs said, “and he definitely deserves to be inducted this year.”
Eli was just named one of 15 modern-era finalists for the Class of 2025 – vying for coveted spots alongside names like Luke Kuechly, Jared Allen And Steve Smith Sr.
He'll find out on February 6 whether he gets the call in 2025 – but Jacobs seems to think that's already a foregone conclusion.
“No question,” he said.