The modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 have been announced.
Making the list of 15 are two strong candidates in their year of eligibility, tight end Antonio Gates and defensive end Julius Peppers.
The modern-era player finalists are determined by a vote of the Hall’s Selection Committee, a process that began with 173 nominees announced in September. That group of nominees was trimmed to 25 semifinalists in November.
In addition to the modern-era finalists will be senior finalists Randy Gradishar, Steve McMichael and Art Powell, and contributor/coach finalist Buddy Parker.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 will be introduced during NFL Honors, which takes place at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 8, airing on CBS, NFL Network and streaming on Paramount+ and NFL+.
Below is where all of the finalists played high school football
Pro Football Hall of Fame Finalists for Class of 2024
Eric Allen, Cornerback – Point Loma High School (California)
Jared Allen, Defensive End – Gatos High School (California)
Willie Anderson, Offensive Tackle – Vigor High School (Alabama)
Jahri Evans, Offensive Guard – Frankford High School (Pennsylvania)
Dwight Freeney, Defensive End – Bloomfield High School (Connecticut)
Antonio Gates, Tight End – Central High School (Detroit, Michigan)
*Randy Gradishar, Linebacker – Champion High School (Ohio)
Rodney Harrison, Safety – Marian Catholic (Chicago, Illinois)
Devin Hester, Kick Returner/Punt Returner/Wide Receiver – Suncoast High School (Florida)
Torry Holt, Wide Receiver – Eastern Guilford High School (North Carolina)
Andre Johnson, Wide Receiver – Miami Senior High School (Florida)
*Steve McMichael, Defensive Tackle – Freer High School (Texas)
*Buddy Parker, Coach – Kemp High School (Texas)
Julius Peppers, Defensive End – Southern Nash High School (North Carolina)
*Art Powell, Wide Receiver – San Diego High School (California)
Fred Taylor, Running Back – Glades Central High School (Florida)
Reggie Wayne, Wide Receiver – John Ehret High School (Louisiana)
Patrick Willis, Linebacker – Hollow Rock-Bruceton Central High School (Tennessee)
Darren Woodson, Safety – Maryvale High School (Arizona)
*Senior finalist
