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

The NFL announced the 2025 Hall of Fame class Thursday night, and Antonio Gates, former Kent basketball star and retired Los Angeles Chargers tight end, was among the inductees.

Antonio Gates, one of the best players in the history of the Los Angeles Chargers and one of the best tight ends of all time, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The announcement came during the NFL Honors Awards Show on Thursday night.