FAYETTEVILLE — Two former Arkansas football players were named semifinalists Thursday for the 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
Steve Atwater and Jimmy Johnson are among 26 semifinalists that are being considered for induction. Atwater was an 8-time Pro Bowl safety with the Denver Broncos from 1989-98. Johnson helped build the Dallas Cowboys dynasty in the 1990s and won two Super Bowl championships as the team's head coach.
A third former Arkansas player, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, is also being considered for next year's class as a contributor to the game, along with former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue.