John Lynch, who is number 5 on Tampa’s all-time tackling list, is becoming quite the regular on the list of hopefuls to make Canton, this marks his 5th consecutive year making it to the semifinals. Lynch has made it to the final list the last couple of years and should again make it to this year’s finals. The former Bucs Pro Bowl safety joins a list of 26 players and is among some of the biggest names in football. Not bad company to be associated with.
Here is the list of Semi-finalist this year:
- Morten Anderson, Kicker
- Steve Atwater, Safety
- Tony Boselli, Offensive tackle
- Isaac Bruce, Wide Receiver
- Don Coryell, Coach (Cardinals ’73-77 and Chargers ’78-86)
- Roger Craig, Running back
- Terrell Davis, Running back
- Brian Dawkins, Safety
- Alan Faneca, Guard
- Chris Hinton, Offensive tackle
- Torry Holt, Wide receiver
- Joe Jacoby, Offensive tackle
- Edgerrin James, Running back
- Jimmy Johnson, Coach (Cowboys and Dolphins)
- Mike Kenn, Offensive tackle
- Clay Matthews, Linebacker ( Browns ’78-93 and Falcons ’94-96)
- Kevin Mawae, Center
- Karl Mecklenburg, Linebacker
- Terrell Owens, Wide receiver
- Jason Taylor, Defensive end
- LaDalian Tomlison, Running back
- Hines Ward, Wide receiver
- Kurt Warner, Quarterback
- Darren Woodson, Safety.