Former Jaguars running back announced as Pro Football Hall of Fame finalist

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back, Fred Taylor, was announced on Saturday, December 28, as a modern-era finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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This is Taylor’s second time being announced as a finalist.

He had been named a Hall of Fame semifinalist for the sixth time previously in November.

During his time with the Jaguars from 1998-2008, Taylor rushed for over 11,271 yards and scored 62 touchdowns. He is the franchise’s all-time rushing leader.

There are 14 other modern-era finalists including:

• Eric Allen
• Cornerback
• 1988-1994 Philadelphia Eagles, 1995-97 New Orleans Saints, 1998-2001 Oakland Raiders
• Jaren Allen
• Defensive End
• 2004-2007 Kansas City Chiefs, 2008-2013 Minnesota Vikings, 2014-15 Chicago Bears, 2015 Carolina Panthers
• Willie Anderson
• Tackle
• 1996-2007 Cincinnati Bengals, 2008 Baltimore Ravens
• Jahri Evans
• Guard
• 2003-2018 San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers
• Torry Holt
• Wide Receiver
• 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars
• Luke Kuechly
• Linebacker
• 2012-19 Carolina Panthers
• Eli Manning
• Quarterback
• 2004-2019 New York Giants
• Steve Smith Sr.
• Wide Reciever
• 2001-2013 Carolina Panthers, 2014-16 Baltimore Ravens
• Terrell Suggs
• Outside Linebacker / Defensive End
• 2003-2018 Baltimore Ravens, 2019 Arizona Cardinals, 2019 Kansas City Chiefs
• Adam Vinatieri
• Kicker
• 1996-2005 New England Patriots, 2006-2019 Indianapolis Colts
• Reggie Wayne
• Wide Reciever
• 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts
• Darren Woodson
• Safety
• 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys
• Marshal Yanda
• Guard / Tackle
• 2007-2019 Baltimore Ravens

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