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Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson among 25 HOF semifinalists
In their first year of eligibility, Payton Manning, Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson lead the list of 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021. Those three players combined for 29 Pro Bowl appearances in their careers.
Manning -- with five league MVP awards, 14 Pro Bowl selections, seven first-team All Pro selections, a Comeback Player of the Year award and a Walter Payton Man of the Year award is one of the most decorated players in league history. He was behind center for the Denver Broncos when they won Super Bowl 50 to finish his final season (2015) in the league. He retired with numerous single-season and career records, including his 5,477 yards passing and 55 touchdowns in 2013.
Woodson -- was a nine-time Pro Bowl selection and finished his 18-year career career tied for fifth all-time in interceptions with Ken Riley with 65. He led the league in interceptions with nine for the Green Bay Packers in 2009. The cornerback-turned-safety also forced 33 fumbles in his career, had 20 sacks and three 90-tackle seasons, including 113 tackles with the Oakland Raiders at age 38.
Johnson -- played nine seasons for the Detroit Lions before abruptly retiring after the 2015 season, when he had 88 catches for 1,214 yards and nine touchdowns. He had five 1,200-yard receiving seasons and stands 31st all-time in receiving yards.
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