Carolina Panthers legends Luke Kuechly and Steve Smith Sr. were not selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

Kuechly was in his first year of eligibility. From the first time he stepped on the field as a rookie until his retirement in 2017, Kuechly left no doubt that he was among the very best in the NFL. Kuechly was a five-time All-Pro, seven-time Pro Bowler, was the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year, and was named to the NFL's 2010s All-Decade Team.

After making it as a finalist, pass rusher Terrell Suggs, who played high school in Chandler, played collegiately at Arizona State and played part of one season of his 16-yard career for the Arizona Cardinals, was not part of the class. This year, only four players made it. See who they were below.

Steve Smith Sr. and Luke Kuechly may not have gotten their knocks this year, but at least another former Carolina Panther is headed to the Hall. On Thursday night, defensive end Jared Allen was named