The College Football Hall of Fame announced its candidates for the 2021 ballot Tuesday, featuring 78 players and seven coaches from FBS schools. There are also 99 players and 33 coaches from the divisional ranks.
The requirement for entry as a player is being a first-team All-American in at least one season. The list features some of the top football players of the last few decades both at the college and NFL levels, including Pro Football Hall of Famers Ray Lewis, Tony Gonzalez, Champ Bailey and more.
Heisman Trophy winners Carson Palmer and Rashaan Salaam are also included on the list.