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Alan Faneca, Kevin Mawae among finalists for Hall of Fame Class of 2018

Former LSU offensive linemen Alan Faneca and Kevin Mawae are among 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2018, announced by Hall officials on Tuesday.

Ex-Grambling State and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Everson Walls also made the list and is one of five first-year eligible candidates, along with Steve Hutchinson, Ray Lewis, Randy Moss, and Brian Urlacher.

Mawae, a center, played 16 seasons with the Seahawks, Jets and Titans. The former Leesville High School standout was an eight-time Pro Bowler and eight-time All-Pro. He was a semifinalist in 2015 and 2016 and a finalist last year.