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PHOTOS: Georgia football legend Richard Seymour’s Hall of Fame induction

Former UGA star Richard Seymour has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2022

Former Georgia Bulldogs star Richard Seymour has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a member of the class of 2022.

The 2022 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame include tackle Tony Boselli, wide receiver Cliff Branch, linebacker Sam Mills, safety LeRoy Butler, official Art McNally, coach Dick Vermeil, defensive lineman Richard Seymour and defensive lineman Bryant Young.

Richard Seymour played college football with Georgia from 1997-2000. He recorded 9.5 sacks and 223 tackles during his great career with the Bulldogs.

Seymour was the sixth selection in the 2001 NFL draft. Seymour helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls during his time with the franchise. He finished his NFL career with the Oakland Raiders from 2009-2012.

Richard Seymour totaled 57.5 sacks in his 12 season NFL career. Seymour additionally racked up 498 tackles including 98 tackles for a loss. He was named All-Pro three straight times from 2003-2005 and was named to the 2000s all-decade team.

Here are the photos from Richard Seymour’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame:

Former Georgia star Richard Seymour named to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Georgia Bulldog star defensive end Richard Seymour has been named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Former Georgia Bulldog star defensive end Richard Seymour has been named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Seymour will be inducted to the Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, this summer as a member of the class of 2022.

Seymour was picked with the No. 6 selection of the 2001 NFL draft. Seymour helped the New England Patriots win three Super Bowls. He finished his NFL career with the Oakland Raiders from 2009-2012.

Richard Seymour totaled 57.5 sacks in his 12 season NFL career. Seymour additionally racked up 498 tackles including 98 tackles for a loss. He was named All-Pro three straight times from 2003-2005. He was named to the 2000s all-decade team.

New England Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour during his first career Super Bowl. USA TODAY Sports

The 2001 first-round pick played on some incredible defenses for the New England Patriots. Seymour consistently made himself available to play. Seymour played in 12 or more games during 10 years of his NFL career.

Seymour was a great leader for the Patriots. He was disruptive as a defensive end and a defensive tackle. He did not fall off after he was traded to the Oakland Raiders in 2009. Seymour finished his NFL career being named the Pro Bowl seven times.

Richard Seymour played college football with Georgia from 1997-2000. He recorded 9.5 sacks and 223 tackles during his career with the Bulldogs.

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UGA football legend must wait make Hall of Fame

Georgia Bulldog and New England Patriots legend Richard Seymour was among the most recent finalists, but was snubbed from the class of 2020.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced their most recent class of inductees. Georgia Bulldog and New England Patriots legend Richard Seymour was among the most recent finalists, but failed to make the class of 2020.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter Tweeted the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2020:

The Patriots drafted Seymour sixth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft and they weren’t disappointed. Seymour went on to win three Super Bowls (all in New England) and make five All-Pro teams. Seymour played eight seasons in New England and then four seasons for the Oakland Raiders.

He finished his career with an impressive 57.5 sacks as a defensive tackle. He recorded 496 tackles in his twelve season career.

Here was the full list of finalists for the class of 2020:

UGA legend Champ Bailey is the latest Dawg to make the Hall of Fame.  Bailey was inducted in last year’s class. Will Seymour be the latest Georgia Bulldog join Bailey in the Hall of Fame?

The 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was: Tony Gonzalez, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey, Ty Law, Kevin Mawae, (Team Owner) Pat Bowlen, (VP Player Personnel) Gil Brandt, and Johnny Robinson. Seymour will have to hope for better luck next year, but these guys will be locks in 2021:

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UGA legend among NFL Hall of Fame finalists

Georgia Bulldog, New England Patriots, and Oakland Raiders legend Richard Seymour is among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced their most recent list of finalists. Georgia Bulldog and New England Patriots legend Richard Seymour is among the most recent finalists.

The Patriots drafted Seymour sixth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft and they weren’t disappointed. Seymour went on to win three Super Bowls (all in New England) and make five All-Pro teams. Seymour played eight seasons in New England and then four seasons for the Oakland Raiders.

He finished his career with 57.5 sacks as a defensive tackle. He recorded 496 tackles in his twelve season career.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter Tweeted the full list of finalists:

UGA legend Champ Bailey is the latest Dawg to make the Hall of Fame. Bailey was inducted last summer. Will Seymour be the latest Georgia Bulldog to receive his bust in Canton?

The 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame class was: Tony Gonzalez, Ed Reed, Champ Bailey, Ty Law, Kevin Mawae, (Team Owner) Pat Bowlen, (VP Player Personnel) Gil Brandt, and Johnny Robinson. If six finalists are selected again, then Seymour has a legitimate chance to be among this historic group in 2020.

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