Modern era semifinalists named. There are 25 on the list, Richard Seymour the only Patriot. (Not counting someone like Fred Taylor or Reggie Wayne)
There will be 20 members of the Class of 2020, but only 5 will come off this list. The remainder will come from players retired for 25 years or more, coaches and contributors.
Of note, especially for those thinking about Matthew Slater as a future HoFer, Steve Tasker is a semifinalist for the first time in 7 years
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001080760/article/hall-of-fame-reveals-25-semifinalists-for-class-of-2020
There will be 20 members of the Class of 2020, but only 5 will come off this list. The remainder will come from players retired for 25 years or more, coaches and contributors.
Of note, especially for those thinking about Matthew Slater as a future HoFer, Steve Tasker is a semifinalist for the first time in 7 years
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001080760/article/hall-of-fame-reveals-25-semifinalists-for-class-of-2020