Everson Walls has been overlooked by the Pro Football Hall of Fame for years. Until his final year of eligibility.
Walls reached semifinalist status for the first time last month, and is now a finalist for the 2018 Hall of Fame class.
Walls is one of two players with ties to the Dallas Cowboys to reach the finalist stage. Former wide receiver Terrell Owens is also among the 15 finalists announced on Tuesday.
Former coach Jimmy Johnson did not receive enough support to advance past the semifinalist round.
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