For the third consecutive year, former New England Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour has been named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
A first round draft pick (sixth overall) by the Patriots in 2001, Seymour spend eight seasons in New England, contributing to four trips to the Super Bowl and three championships. In 2009, Seymour was traded to the Oakland Raiders were he completed his career in 2012.
Over his 12 NFL seasons, Seymour logged 496 total tackles, 57.5 sacks, seven Pro Bowl selections, three first team All Pro honors, and was named a member of the Patriots 50th Anniversary Team, Patriots All 2000’s Team, and the NFL’s All 2000’s Team.