Three players in their first year of eligibility, including one of the league's all-time sack leaders, one of the league's all-time receiving leaders and one of the league's all-time special teams greats, are finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022.
Defensive end/outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware, wide receiver Andre Johnson and wide receiver/returner Devin Hester are among the 15 finalists, announced Thursday. It is the third time in the past five years at least three of the finalists are players in their first year of eligibility.
As many as five of the finalists will be selected next month for the Hall's Class of 2022.