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Former Redskins tackle among Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists

Hanna Choi | hchoi@wtop.com

January 3, 2018, 3:24 AM

WASHINGTON — Fifteen finalists were announced for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2018 Tuesday night. Joe Jacoby, a former Washington Redskins tackle, made the list.

Click through the gallery below to see which athletes are among the final fifteen.

Washington Redskins offensive tackle Joe Jacoby takes a break during practice at Redskin Park in Chantilly, Va., Jan. 8, 1987. Jacoby will take his broken hand into action against the New York Giants and his counterpart Lawrence Taylor in East Rutherford, N.J. The game will determine the NFC champion. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Joe Jacoby Washington Redskins offensive tackle Joe Jacoby takes a break during practice at Redskin Park in Chantilly, Va., Jan. 8, 1987. Jacoby will take his broken hand into action against the New York Giants and his counterpart Lawrence Taylor in East Rutherford, N.J. The game will determine the NFC champion. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite
Jacksonville Jaguars tackle Tony Boselli (71) talks with coach Tom Coughlin on the sidelines during the Jaguars' 27-7 win over the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Tony Boselli Jacksonville Jaguars tackle Tony Boselli (71) talks with coach Tom Coughlin on the sidelines during the Jaguars’ 27-7 win over the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
AP Photo/Phil Long
Former St. Louis Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce, right, works with Rams wide receiver Greg Mathews during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at the team's training facility in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Isaac Bruce Former St. Louis Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce, right, works with Rams wide receiver Greg Mathews during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at the team’s training facility in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
AP Photo/Jeff Roberson
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 file photo, Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins celebrates a goal line stand against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game in Denver. First-year eligibles LaDainian Tomlinson, Hines Ward, Jason Taylor and Brian Dawkins are among 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2017. (AP Photo/ Jack Dempsey, File)
Brian Dawkins FILE – In this Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 file photo, Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins celebrates a goal line stand against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game in Denver. First-year eligibles LaDainian Tomlinson, Hines Ward, Jason Taylor and Brian Dawkins are among 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s class of 2017. (AP Photo/ Jack Dempsey, File)
AP Photo/ Jack Dempsey, File
Arizona Cardinals' Alan Faneca (66) stretches prior to an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, in Glendale, Ariz. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 19-6. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Alan Faneca Arizona Cardinals’ Alan Faneca (66) stretches prior to an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, in Glendale, Ariz. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 19-6. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin
Tennessee Titans guard Steve Hutchinson (73) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Steve Hutchinson Tennessee Titans guard Steve Hutchinson (73) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
AP Photo/Jim Mone
Formwr Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James looks to the stands before the start of an NFL football game ibetween the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars n Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. James will be inducted into the Colts' Ring of Honor at halftime. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Edgerrin James Former Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James looks to the stands before the start of an NFL football game ibetween the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars n Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. James will be inducted into the Colts’ Ring of Honor at halftime. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
AP Photo/AJ Mast
Denver Broncos cornerback Ty Law before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Ty Law Denver Broncos cornerback Ty Law before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
AP Photo/Charlie Riedel
Television broadcaster and former Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis works before an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in St Louis. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst)
Ray Lewis Television broadcaster and former Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis works before an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in St Louis. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst)
AP Photo/Billy Hurst
Former Denver Broncos' John Lynch speaks after being inducted into the Broncos ring of honor at half time of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
John Lynch Former Denver Broncos’ John Lynch speaks after being inducted into the Broncos ring of honor at half time of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
AP Photo/Joe Mahoney
FILE - This Nov. 15, 2009, file photo shows Tennessee Titans center Kevin Mawae on the sideline during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Nashville, Tenn. An official with knowledge of the announcement says Kevin Mawae, president of the NFL Players Association, is retiring from the NFL after 16 seasons and eight Pro Bowls. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Kevin Mawae FILE – This Nov. 15, 2009, file photo shows Tennessee Titans center Kevin Mawae on the sideline during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Nashville, Tenn. An official with knowledge of the announcement says Kevin Mawae, president of the NFL Players Association, is retiring from the NFL after 16 seasons and eight Pro Bowls. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
AP Photo/Wade Payne, File
Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss reacts as he is inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor during halftime of an NFL football game between the Vikings and the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Randy Moss Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss reacts as he is inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor during halftime of an NFL football game between the Vikings and the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) catches a 46-yard pass against Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) during the quarter in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005. Denver beat Philadelphia, 49-21. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Terrell Owens Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) catches a 46-yard pass against Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) during the quarter in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005. Denver beat Philadelphia, 49-21. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
AP Photo/Jack Dempsey
Former NFL player Brian Urlacher arrives at the 4th annual NFL Honors at the Phoenix Convention Center Symphony Hall on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2015. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for NFL/AP Images)
Brian Urlacher Former NFL player Brian Urlacher arrives at the 4th annual NFL Honors at the Phoenix Convention Center Symphony Hall on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2015. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for NFL/AP Images)
Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for NFL/AP Images
Former Dallas Cowboys player Everson Walls (24) before a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Everson Walls Former Dallas Cowboys player Everson Walls (24) before a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
AP Photo/LM Otero
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Washington Redskins offensive tackle Joe Jacoby takes a break during practice at Redskin Park in Chantilly, Va., Jan. 8, 1987. Jacoby will take his broken hand into action against the New York Giants and his counterpart Lawrence Taylor in East Rutherford, N.J. The game will determine the NFC champion. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Jacksonville Jaguars tackle Tony Boselli (71) talks with coach Tom Coughlin on the sidelines during the Jaguars' 27-7 win over the Cleveland Browns in Cleveland, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2000. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Former St. Louis Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce, right, works with Rams wide receiver Greg Mathews during NFL football training camp Monday, Aug. 1, 2011, at the team's training facility in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010 file photo, Denver Broncos safety Brian Dawkins celebrates a goal line stand against the Kansas City Chiefs during an NFL football game in Denver. First-year eligibles LaDainian Tomlinson, Hines Ward, Jason Taylor and Brian Dawkins are among 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2017. (AP Photo/ Jack Dempsey, File)
Arizona Cardinals' Alan Faneca (66) stretches prior to an NFL football game against the St. Louis Rams Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, in Glendale, Ariz. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 19-6. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Tennessee Titans guard Steve Hutchinson (73) is shown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Oct. 7, 2012, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Formwr Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James looks to the stands before the start of an NFL football game ibetween the Indianapolis Colts and the Jacksonville Jaguars n Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012. James will be inducted into the Colts' Ring of Honor at halftime. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Denver Broncos cornerback Ty Law before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Dec. 6, 2009 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Television broadcaster and former Baltimore Raven Ray Lewis works before an NFL football game between the St. Louis Rams and the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in St Louis. (AP Photo/Billy Hurst)
Former Denver Broncos' John Lynch speaks after being inducted into the Broncos ring of honor at half time of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
FILE - This Nov. 15, 2009, file photo shows Tennessee Titans center Kevin Mawae on the sideline during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, in Nashville, Tenn. An official with knowledge of the announcement says Kevin Mawae, president of the NFL Players Association, is retiring from the NFL after 16 seasons and eight Pro Bowls. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss reacts as he is inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor during halftime of an NFL football game between the Vikings and the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) catches a 46-yard pass against Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey (24) during the quarter in Denver, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2005. Denver beat Philadelphia, 49-21. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Former NFL player Brian Urlacher arrives at the 4th annual NFL Honors at the Phoenix Convention Center Symphony Hall on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2015. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision for NFL/AP Images)
Former Dallas Cowboys player Everson Walls (24) before a preseason NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Find the full list of finalists below.

  1. Tony Boselli
  2. Isaac Bruce
  3. Brian Dawkins
  4. Alan Faneca
  5. Steve Hutchinson
  6. Joe Jacoby
  7. Edgerrin James
  8. Ty Law
  9. Ray Lewis
  10. John Lynch
  11. Kevin Mawae
  12. Randy Moss
  13. Terrell Owens
  14. Brian Urlacher
  15. Everson Walls

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