One of the best play makers Notre Dame football has ever seen is again one step closer to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Ricky Watters, who starred at Notre Dame from 1988-1990, is again a semi-finalist, joining 24 other former NFL greats. The list will be cut to 15 finalists early next year as the new class will be announced on Super Bowl weekend.
Watters was an offensive standout for the 49ers, Eagles, and Seahawks after leaving Notre Dame. He rushed for 10,643 yards in his 10-year NFL career, going over 1,000 rushing yards in seven of his 10 seasons. He hauled in over, 4,200 receiving yards during his career as well, scoring 91 total touchdowns.
Watters was also a member of the San Francisco 49ers when they won Super Bowl 29 over the San Diego Chargers. Watters scored three touchdowns in that victory.
This is the fourth time Watters has made it to the semi-finalist level.