4 Raiders legends on ballot for College Football Hall of Fame

[ASFN Admin]

The ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2027 has been released. Among those who could receive a vote are several players who once suited up in Silver & Black.

• Willie Gault, Tennessee-Wide Receiver/Kick Returner -- 1982 First Team All-American…Led Vols to three bowl berths…Set six conference and 12 school punt / kickoff return records…Tied NCAA record for most touchdowns by kick return in a single season (3) in 1980. Was acquired by the LA Raiders in 1988 in a trade with the Chicago Bears. Spent the final six years of his 11-year NFL career in LA.
• Sebastian Janikowski, Florida State-Placekicker -- Two-time First Team All-American, earning consensus honors in 1998 and unanimous accolades in 1999…Only two-time recipient of the Lou Groza Award (1998, 1999)…Helped FSU to consecutive BCS Championship appearances, winning the national title at the 2000 Sugar Bowl. Was a first round pick by the Oakland Raiders in 2000 and spent 17 of his 18 NFL seasons in Oakland.
• Marshawn Lynch, California-Running Back -- 2006 First Team All-American who led Cal to a share of the 2006 Pac-10 title…2006 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year led the league in rushing (1,356), all-purpose yards (1,785) and TDs (15) that season…Two-time bowl game MVP (2005 Las Vegas, 2006 Holiday) and Cal's all-time leader in 100-yard rushing games (17). Came out of retirement in 2017 and played two seasons with his then hometown Oakland Raiders.
• Richard Seymour, Georgia-Defensive Tackle -- 2000 First Team All-American, helping the Dawgs to four-straight bowl wins and top 20 final national rankings…Two-year team captain and two-time First Team All-SEC selection…1999 UGA Defensive MVP and one of only two DLs in school history to lead the team in single-season tackles (74 in 1999). Was acquired by the Raiders in trade with the New England Patriots in 2009 and spent the final four seasons of his 12-year NFL career in Oakland.

Seymour is also a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Lynch has been a finalist.

This article originally appeared on Raiders Wire: 4 Raiders legends on ballot for College Football Hall of Fame

Continue reading...