The National Football Foundation & College Football Hall of Fame announced this year's ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday and several players with Patriots ties were among 177 players mentioned.
Topping the Patriots list is Andre Tippett, a Pro Football and Patriots Hall of Famer who dominated from his outside linebacker position throughout the 1980s. Tippett spent his entire career with New England after being drafted out of Iowa in the second round in 1982. He retired following the 1993 season and has remained with the organization in a variety of roles from scouting to community relations.