2022 NFL Hall of Fame Modern-Era Semifinalists

By Barb Layton

I always love when we get the semi-finalists for the Hall of Fame. It is fun to try to figure out who will make it into the Hall of Fame this year.

Sometimes you look at the list and several names will pop out at you. It is the same with this class. This is a class of more offensive than defensive players. There are several WRs and RBs in this list.

Here goes with the list:

  1. Eric Allen, CB Eagles, Saints, Raiders
  2. Jared Allen, DE Chiefs, Vikings, Bears, Panthers
  3. Willie Anderson, OT Bengals and Ravens
  4. Ronde Barber, WR Buccaneers
  5. Anquan Bolden, WR Cardinals, Ravens, 49ers, Lions
  6. Tony Boselli, OT Jaguars and Texans
  7. LeRoy Butler, S Packers
  8. Eddie George, RB Oilers/Titans
  9. Devin Hester, WR/RS Bears, Falcons, Ravens
  10. Torry Holt, WR Rams and Jaguars
  11. Andre Johnson, WR Texans, Colts and Titans
  12. Robert Mathis, DE/LB Colts
  13. Sam Mills, LB Saints and Panthers
  14. Richard Seymour, DE/DT Patriots and Raiders
  15. Steve Smith, WR Panthers and Ravens
  16. Steve Tasker, ST/WR Oilers and Bills
  17. Fred Taylor, RB Jaguars and Patriots
  18. Zach Thomas, CB Dolphins and Cowboys
  19. Hines Ward, WR Steelers
  20. Demarcus Ware, LB/DE Cowboys and Broncos
  21. Ricky Watters, RB 49ers, Eagles, and Seahawks
  22. Reggie Wayne, WR Colts
  23. Vince Wilfork, DT Patriots and Texans
  24. Patrick Willis, LB 49ers
  25. Darren Woodson, S Cowboys
  26. Bryant Young, DT 49ers