The Miami Dolphins drafted former defensive end Jason Taylor from Akron University in the third round in 1997 way before it was popular to scout and invest in small school players.
Twenty years later, Taylor has a chance to become a first-ballot Hall of Famer with the Dolphins.
Taylor was selected as one of 15 finalists for the distinct honor on Tuesday night, the NFL announced. He retired after the 2011 season and this is his first year of eligibility.