Four players in their first year of eligibility are among the 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021.
Quarterback Peyton Manning, defensive back Charles Woodson, wide receiver Calvin Johnson and defensive end Jared Allen lead the list of finalists. As many as five of the finalists will be chosen later this month for enshrinement.
The finalists were announced Tuesday. It is the second time in the past four years that four players in their first year of eligibility have been finalists in the same year.
The enshrinement ceremony for the Class of 2021 is currently scheduled for the week of Aug.