Hall of Fame reveals 25 semifinalists for Cla s of 2019 Published: Nov 20, 2018 at 12:03 PM The unveiled its 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Cla s of 2019 on Tuesday. The list includes three first-time candidates: cornerback Champ Bailey, tight end Tony Gonzalez and safety Ed Reed. The semifinalist group also includes three coaches, 13 defensive players and nine offensive players. Two others -- coach Tom Flores and linebacker Zach Thomas -- although previously eligible for the , are semifinalists for the first time. All other individuals on the 2019 list have been a semifinalist in previous years. The following is the list of 2019 Modern-Era semifinalists, including their positions, years and teams. Also listed are the number of times and years the candidate has been named a semifinalist since this reduction vote was added to the Selection Committee Bylaws in 2004. Steve Atwater, S -- 1989-1998 , 1999 New Natrone Means Jersey York Jets; (Times as a Semifinalist: 8 -- 2012-19) Champ Bailey, CB -- 1999-2003 , 2004-2013 Denver Broncos;(Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2019) Ronde Barber, CB/S -- 1997-2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers;(Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2018-19) Tony Boselli, T -- 1995-2001 , 2002 (injured reserve); (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 -- 2016-19) Isaac Bruce, WR -- 1994-2007 Los Angeles/St. Louis , 2008-09 San Francisco 49ers; (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 -- 2015-19) LeRoy Butler, S -- 1990-2001 Green Bay Packers; (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2018-19) Don Coryell, Coach -- 1973-77 St. Louis , 1978-1986 San Diego Chargers; (Times as a Semifinalist: 11 -- 2005, 2010-19) Alan Faneca, G -- 1998-2007 , 2008-09 , 2010 Arizona Cardinals; (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 -- 2016-19) Tom Flores, Coach -- 1979-1987 Oakland/Los Angeles , 1992-94 Seattle Seahawks; (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2019) Tony Gonzalez, TE -- 1997-2008 , 2009-2013 Atlanta Falcons; (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2019) Torry Zander Horvath Jersey Holt, WR -- 1999-2008 St. Louis , 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars; (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 -- 2015-19) Steve Hutchinson, G --2001-05 , 2006-2011 , 2012 Tenne see Titans; (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2018-19) Edgerrin James, RB -- 1999-2005 , 2006-08 , 2009 Seattle Seahawks; (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 -- 2015-19) Jimmy Johnson, Coach -- 1989-1993 , 1996-99 Miami Dolphins; (Times as a Semifinalist: 6 -- 2014-19) Ty Law, CB --1995-2004 , 2005, 2008 , 2006-07 , 2009 Denver Broncos; (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 -- 2015-19) John Kellen Winslow Jersey Lynch, FS -- 1993-2003 , 2004-07 Denver Broncos; (Times as a Semifinalist: 7 -- 2013-19) Clay Matthews, LB -- 1978-1993 , 1994-96 Atlanta Falcons; (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 -- 2012, 2017, 2019) Kevin Mawae, C/G -- 1994-97 , 1998-2005 , 2006-09 Tenne see Titans; (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 -- 2015-19) Karl Mecklenburg, LB -- 1983-1994 Denver Broncos; (Times as a Semifinalist: 8 -- 2012-19) Sam Mills, LB -- 1986-1994 , 1995-97 Carolina Panthers; (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2016, 2019) Ed Reed, FS -- 2002-2012 , 2013 , 2013 Houston Texans; (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2019) Richard Seymour, DE/DT -- 2001-08 , 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders; (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2018-2019) Zach Thomas, LB -- 1996-2007 , 2008 Dallas Cowboys; (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2019) NFL Los Angeles Chargers Jersey Hines Ward, WR -- 1998-2011 Pittsburgh Steelers; (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 -- 2017-19) Darren Woodson, S -- 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys; (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 -- 2015, 2017, 2019) A total of 91 players and 11 coaches were initially named nominees for the Cla s of 2019. The list of semifinalists was reduced from an initial group of 103 nominees announced in September. The next step in the selection proce s comes on Thursday, Jan. 3 when the semifinalists are trimmed to 15 Modern-Era Finalists. That list increases to 18 finalists with the inclusion of the recommended nominees of the 's Contributors and Seniors Committees. The 2019 Contributor Finalists are Pat Bowlen (Owner -- 1984-Present Denver Broncos) and Gil Brandt (Vice President of Player Personnel -- 1960-1988 Dallas Cowboys; Contributor -- 1995-present NFL.com). The Senior Finalist is Johnny Robinson (S -- 1960-1971 Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs). The Selection Committee will meet on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta to elect the Cla s of 2019. While there is no set number for any cla s of enshrinees, the selection proce s by-laws provide that between four and eight new members will be selected. The Senior Finalist and Contributor Finalists are voted "yes" or "no" for election at the annual selection meeting and must receive at least 80 percent support from the Committee to be elected. The Modern-Era Finalists will be trimmed during the meeting from 15 to 10 and then from 10 to 5. The remaining five finalists will be voted on individually, "yes" or "no" and must receive the same 80 percent positive vote as the Senior and Contributors Finalists to earn election to the . The Cla s of 2019 will be revealed during "NFL Honors" the night before LIII. The 's Cla s of 2019 will be formally enshrined on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019 in Canton, Ohio. This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be mi sing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us Junior Seau Jersey link in our site footer to report an i sue.