Randy Moss and Ray Lewis headline the 27 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2018.
Moss, Lewis, Brian Urlacher, Steve Hutchinson, Richard Seymour, and Ronde Barber are the first-year nominees in this year's cohort.
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Moss, a six-time Pro Bowler, is arguably the best deep threat in NFL history. Selected by the Minnesota Vikings 21st overall in the 1998 NFL Draft, Moss made an immediate impact, posting a rookie-record 17 touchdowns during his initial campaign and never looked back. The standout receiver also caught a league-record 23 touchdown passes during the 2007 season as a member of the New England Patriots.
Lewis spent the entirety of his 17-year career with the Baltimore Ravens and established himself as one of the best linebackers in league history from the outset. The 13-time Pro Bowler won Super Bowl MVP in 2000, then helped the team win their second title in his final game, a 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII.
Moss and Lewis are considered favorites by many to be inducted in this year's class alongside a lengthy group of worthy nominees.
