Pro Football
Hall of Fame
Reed nearing spot in Canton
Ex-Ravens safety named one of 25 semifinalists
for Hall’s Class of 2019
Former
Reed, cornerback Champ Bailey and tight end Tony Gonzalez are the only first-year players in contention; the 19 other players have been a semifinalist in previous years. The other three semifinalists are coaches.
Reed was among the 102 Modern Era players and coaches nominated in September. Fifteen finalists from the era will be named Jan. 3. To be elected to the Hall of Fame, they must receive 80 percent of a positive vote from the selection committee Feb. 2. The Class of 2019 will be announced that night.
Reed is considered a heavy favorite to join fellow Ravens Jonathan Ogden and
Reed also won a Super Bowl in his 11th and final season with the Ravens.
“It wasn’t about accolades,”
Steve Atwater, Isaac Bruce, Edgerrin James, John Lynch, Zach Thomas and Hines Ward were also named semifinalists, among others.