Here are the 17 people — 15 modern-era finalists and two senior committee nominees — who will be considered for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2011. Up to five modern-era candidates can be chosen; the veteran’s committee nominees are considered separately on a simple yes-or-no vote.
Name Pos. Team(s)
Jerome Bettis RB Rams, Steelers
Tim Brown WR Raiders, Buccaneers
Cris Carter WR Eagles, Vikings, Dolphins
Dermontti Dawson C Steelers
Richard Dent DE Bears, 49ers, Colts, Eagles
Chris Doleman DE/LB Vikings, Falcons, 49ers
Marshall Faulk RB Colts, Rams
Charles Haley DE/LB 49ers, Cowboys
*Chris Hanberger LB Redskins
Cortez Kennedy DT Seahawks
Curtis Martin RB Patriots, Jets
Andre Reed WR Bills, Redskins
*Les Richter LB Rams
Willie Roaf T Saints, Chiefs
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Deion Sanders CB Falcons, 49ers, Cowboys, Redskins, Ravens
Shannon Sharpe TE Broncos, Ravens
*Senior committee nominees
