Former Steelers guard Alan Faneca among finalists for HOF Class of 2017

PITTSBURGH — For the second time, former Steelers guard Alan Faneca is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is among the 15 finalists selected for the Class of 2017.

Faneca, the Steelers No. 1 draft pick in 1998, played 13 seasons in the NFL, 10 of them with the Steelers. He was a member of the Steelers’ Super Bowl XL team and named first-team All-Pro six times, according to

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An original list of 94 nominees was reduced to 26 semifinalists in November, and now the 15 finalists.

who did not advance to the final round.

The other 14 finalists are as follows:

• Brian Dawkins, safety (Philadelphia Eagles, 1996-2008; Denver Broncos, 2009-2011)
• Jason Taylor, defensive end (Miami Dolphins, 1997-2007, '09, 2011; Washington Redskins, 2008; New York Jets, 2010)
• LaDainian Tomlinson, running back (San Diego Chargers, 2001-09; New York Jets, 2010-11)
• Morten Andersen, kicker (New Orleans Saints, 1982-1994; Atlanta Falcons, 1995-2000; 2006-07; New York Giants, 2001; Kansas City Chiefs, 2002-03; Minnesota Vikings, 2004)
• Don Coryell, coach (St. Louis Cardinals, 1973-77; San Diego Chargers, 1978-1986)
• Kurt Warner, quarterback (St. Louis Rams, 1998-2003; New York Giants, 2004; Arizona Cardinals, 2005-09)
• Terrell Davis, running back (Denver Broncos, 1995-2001)
• Isaac Bruce, wide receiver (Los Angeles Rams, 1994; St. Louis Rams, 1995-2007; San Francisco 49ers, 2008-09)
• Terrell Owens, wide receiver (San Francisco 49ers, 1996-2003; Philadelphia Eagles, 2004-05; Dallas Cowboys, 2006-08; Buffalo Bills, 2009; Cincinnati Bengals, 2010)
• Tony Boselli, offensive tackle (Jacksonville Jaguars, 1995-2001; Houston Texans, 2002)
• Joe Jacoby, offensive tackle (Washington Redskins, 1981-1993)
• Ty Law, cornerback (New England Patriots, 1995-2004; New York Jets, 2005, '08; Kansas City Chiefs, 2006-07; Denver Broncos, 2009)
• John Lynch, safety (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1993-2003; Denver Broncos, 2004-07)
• Kevin Mawae, center (Seattle Seahawks, 1994-97; New York Jets, 1998-2005; Tennessee Titans, 2006-09)

The 2017 class will be selected on Feb. 4, the day before the Super Bowl. Between four and eight new members will be chosen.

Inductions will be on Aug. 5 at the Canton, Ohio, shrine.

According to

, the team has been well represented in the Pro Football Hall of Fame the last few years, with Jerome Bettis a member of the Class of 2015 and Kevin Greene a member of the Class of 2016. The Steelers currently have 24 individuals in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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