Eli will "compete" against 166 other members for the right to wear the Gold Jacket; Initially, I thought it would take him two or three chances to get in to the Hall. However, he appears to be best of the modern QBs eligible. If the committee selects a single QB, I believe it's Eli:
QUARTERBACKS (10): Marc Bulger, Randall Cunningham, Jake Delhomme, Doug Flutie, Rich Gannon, Jeff Garcia, Donovan McNabb, Eli Manning, Steve McNair, Tony Romo.
https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2024/09/167-modern-era-players-nominated-for-pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2025/
QUARTERBACKS (10): Marc Bulger, Randall Cunningham, Jake Delhomme, Doug Flutie, Rich Gannon, Jeff Garcia, Donovan McNabb, Eli Manning, Steve McNair, Tony Romo.
https://www.profootballhof.com/news/2024/09/167-modern-era-players-nominated-for-pro-football-hall-of-fame-class-of-2025/