Oregon Legend Haloti Ngata Inducted into CFB Hall of Fame

Via Oregon Communications:

IRVING, Texas – Oregon football legend Haloti Ngata will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame after being announced as one of 22 members in the Class of 2025 on Wednesday by the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame.

Ngata is one of 18 former first-team all-Americans in the 2025 Class, which also includes four standout coaches. The Class of 2025 was selected from the national ballot of 77 players and nine coaches from the FBS level as well as 101 players and 34 coaches from the divisional ranks.

“We are thrilled to announce the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class,” said Archie Manning, NFF Chairman and a 1989 College Football Hall of Famer from Mississippi. “Each of these legends ranks among the absolute best to have ever played or coached the game, and we look forward to adding their incredible accomplishments to those permanently enshrined in the Hall of Fame.”

The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class will officially be inducted during the 67th NFF Annual Awards Dinner Presented by Las Vegas on Dec. 9, 2025, at Bellagio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Ngata becomes the seventh Oregon football player to enter the College Football Hall of Fame, joining quarterback Norm Van Brocklin (Class of 1966), running back John Kitzmiller (1969), tackle John Beckett (1972), running back Mel Renfro (1986), running back Ahmad Rashad (2007) and running back LaMichael James (2023). Former Oregon coaches Len Casanova (1977) and Mike Bellotti (2014) are also Hall of Fame inductees.

“Haloti Ngata’s selection to the College Football Hall of Fame is a well-deserved recognition of his tremendous impact on college football and the University of Oregon football program,” Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens said. “During his time here, Haloti was a dominant force on the field, a leader in the locker room, and a role model for all.

“An outstanding human being who has always represented Oregon in a first-class manner, he truly defines what it means to be an all-American, and as a five-time Pro Bowler, he is also one of the most accomplished NFL players in Oregon history. Haloti is a true Duck legend, and we are proud to celebrate him, his incredible legacy, and this honor.”

One of the elite interior defensive linemen in college football history, Ngata was a dominant force for the Ducks throughout three healthy seasons in Eugene. In 35 career games, Ngata racked up 151 career total tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, three forced fumbles and an astounding seven blocked kicks.

Ngata burst onto the scene as a true freshman in 2002, earning first-team freshman all-America honors while finishing with 44 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and three blocked kicks.

After missing the 2003 season due to injury, Ngata returned to form in 2004 with 46 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and a pair of blocked kicks while earning second-team all-Pac-10 honors.

Ngata solidified his standing as the nation’s top interior defensive lineman in 2005, earning consensus first-team all-America status while also being named a finalist for both the Outland Trophy (top interior lineman) and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (top defensive player).

A native of Salt Lake City, Utah, Ngata became the first Duck to be named the conference defensive player of the year in 2005 while also winning the Morris Trophy as the Pac-10’s top defensive lineman. Ngata racked up career highs of 61 tackles and 9.0 tackles for loss while also adding 3.0 sacks and two blocked kicks.

Ngata was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens with the 12th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, making him the first interior defensive lineman off the board. He went on to play 13 years in the NFL, winning Super Bowl XLVII with the Ravens before also having stints with the Lions and Eagles. He was named to the Pro Bowl five times while earning first-team All-Pro honors twice and second-team All-Pro honors three times.

Ngata was selected to the Pac-10’s “All-Century Team” and was inducted into Oregon’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016. His name also appears in the Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor. Beyond football, Ngata has made a significant impact with his wife, Christina, through the Haloti Ngata Foundation, which focuses on supporting at-risk youth, gang prevention, and providing college-preparation resources.