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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:

Tom Brady calls for UGA great Richard Seymour to be inducted into the NFL HOF, ‘cornerstone of the Patriots dynasty’

Tom Brady tweeted his support for former Georgia Bulldog Richard Seymour for the NFL Hall of Fame. Details here

The 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2021 were announced on Jan. 5. The list includes first-ballot nominees quarterback Peyton Manning, wide receiver Calvin Johnson, defensive back Charles Woodson and defensive end Jared Allen among others.

First-ballot players always seem to get the most recognition, but one name that stands out to many, including DawgNation and even Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and Patriot legend Tom Brady, is former Georgia Bulldog and New England Patriot defensive tackle Richard Seymour.

Aug. 17, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oakland Raiders defensive tackle (92) Richard Seymour in the second half against the Arizona Cardinals during a preseason game at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Raiders 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Seymour was drafted by New England No. 6 overall in the 2001 NFL draft and went on to be named a three-time first-team All-Pro selection, three-time Super Bowl champion, seven-time Pro Bowler and was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2000s All-Decade Team.

 

Seymour was named to the Patriots Hall of Fame for his eight seasons in New England.

During his career at Georgia (1997-2000), Seymour, a Gadsen, S.C. native played 41 games, racking up 223 tackles (106 solo), 9.5 sacks, 25.5 tackles for losses and 35 quarterback pressures, earning All-SEC first team honors in 1999 and 2000 and was named First-Team All-American in 2000.

 

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