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130 Nominees for 2021 Hall of Fame Class

The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 consists of 130 nominees… that is for the first round.

The list announced on Wednesday includes 14 first-year eligible players, including quarterback Peyton Manning; wide receivers Calvin Johnson, Wes Welker and Roddy White; running back Steven Jackson; tight end Heath Miller; offensive linemen D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Logan Mankins…

The total list consists of 65 offensive players, 49 defensive players and 16 special teams players. It will be reduced to 25 come November, and will be dwindled down to 15 in January.

The selection committee will meet Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Tampa Fl., to elect Class of 2021. A nominee must receive 80% support from the committee.

The Hall of Fame Class of 2021 ceremony will be Sunday, August 8, 2021 in Canton, Ohio.

 

 

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