NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Former Titans offensive linemen Kevin Mawae and Steve Hutchinson have been named finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2019.
Mawae played 16 NFL seasons (1994-2009), including four seasons with the Titans (2006-09). He began his career with the Seahawks and also played with the Jets before retiring after the 2009 season in Tennessee.
Mawae was named to eight All-Pro teams, and eight Pro Bowls during his career while playing in 241 career games.
Hutchinson played in 169 games over 12 NFL seasons with the Seahawks, Vikings and Titans, from 2001-2012. He played in 2012 with the Titans.
The full list of 15 modern-era finalists was announced Tuesday night.
The 15 Modern-Era Finalists will be considered for election to the Hall of Fame when the Hall's Selection Committee meets on "Selection Saturday" in Atlanta the day before Super Bowl LIII to elect the new class. The Modern-Era Finalists were determined by a vote of the Hall's Selection Committee from a list of 103 nominees that was earlier reduced to 25 semifinalists, during the year-long selection process.
The 2019 Modern-Era Finalists with their positions, years and teams:
Steve Atwater, Safety – 1989-1998 Denver Broncos, 1999 New York Jets
Champ Bailey, Cornerback – 1999-2003 Washington Redskins, 2004-2013 Denver Broncos
Tony Boselli, Tackle – 1995-2001 Jacksonville Jaguars
Isaac Bruce, Wide Receiver – 1994-2007 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 2008-09 San Francisco 49ers
Don Coryell, Coach – 1973-77 St. Louis Cardinals, 1978-1986 San Diego Chargers
Alan Faneca, Guard – 1998-2007 Pittsburgh Steelers, 2008-09 New York Jets, 2010 Arizona Cardinals
Tom Flores, Coach – 1979-1987 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1992-94 Seattle Seahawks
Tony Gonzalez, Tight End – 1997-2008 Kansas City Chiefs, 2009-2013 Atlanta Falcons
Steve Hutchinson, Guard – 2001-05 Seattle Seahawks, 2006-2011 Minnesota Vikings, 2012 Tennessee Titans
Edgerrin James, Running Back – 1999-2005 Indianapolis Colts, 2006-08 Arizona Cardinals, 2009 Seattle Seahawks
Ty Law, Cornerback – 1995-2004 New England Patriots, 2005, 2008 New York Jets, 2006-07 Kansas City Chiefs, 2009 Denver Broncos
John Lynch, Free Safety – 1993-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004-07 Denver Broncos
Kevin Mawae, Center – 1994-97 Seattle Seahawks, 1998-2005 New York Jets, 2006-09 Tennessee Titans
Ed Reed, Safety – 2002-2012 Baltimore Ravens, 2013 Houston Texans, 2013 New York Jets
Richard Seymour, Defensive End/Defensive Tackle – 2001-08 New England Patriots, 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders
The 15 Modern-Era Finalists join three other finalists to comprise 18 finalists under consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2019.
One Senior Finalist was announced in August 2018 by the Seniors Committee that reviews the qualifications of those players whose careers ended more than 25 years ago.
Johnny Robinson, Safety – 1960-1971 Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs
Two Contributor Finalists, also announced in August, were selected by the Hall of Fame's Contributors Committee that considers persons, other than players and coaches, who made outstanding contributions to professional football.
Pat Bowlen, Owner – 1984-Present Denver Broncos
Gil Brandt, Vice President of Player Personnel – 1960-1988 Dallas Cowboys; Contributor – 1995-present NFL.com
To be elected, a finalist must receive a minimum positive vote of 80 percent during the annual selection meeting.
Titans Online looks back at the Titans career of Hall of Fame center Kevin Mawae, who played in Tennessee from 2006-09. (Photos)
Tennessee Titans vs. Washington Redskins at FedEx Field in Washington, DC on October 15, 2006.
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 6, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. St. Louis Rams at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee on December 13, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Arizona Cardinals at LP Field in Nashville, Tn on November 29, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 6, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee on December 20, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Buffalo Bills game at the Ralph Wilson Stadium in Buffalo, NY on December 24, 2006.
Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee on December 20, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. St. Louis Rams at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee on December 13, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas on November 23, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field on November 19, 2006.
Tennessee Titans vs. New England Patriots at LP Field, Nashville, TN on December 31, 2006.
Center Kevin Mawae (68) of the Tennessee Titans blocks upfield against the Jacksonville Jaguars Oct. 4, 2009 at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Tennessee Titans vs. Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin on September 1st, 2006.
Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens November 12, 2006
Quarterback Kerry Collins (5) of the Tennessee Titans sets for a snap behind center Kevin Mawae (68) against the Indianapolis Colts at LP Field in an ESPN Monday Night Football game October 27, 2008 in Nashviille, Tennessee. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens November 12, 2006
Tennessee Titans vs. Baltimore Ravens November 12, 2006
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts at LP Field, Nashville, TN on December 3rd, 2006
Tennessee Titans vs. New York Jets at LP Field in Nashville, TN on November 23, 208.
Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee on December 20, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee on October 11, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee on December 20, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Arizona Cardinals at LP Field in Nashville, Tn on November 29, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Miami Dolphins at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee on December 20, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field in Pittsburg, PA on September 10, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Field in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 6, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Florida on October 4, 2009. Photo by Donn Jones
Tennessee Titans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Florida on October 4, 2009. Photo by Donn Jones
Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns at LP Field in Nashville, Tenn on December 7, 2008. Donn Jones
Tennessee Titans vs. San Francisco 49'ners at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California on November 8, 2009.
Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns at LP Field in Nashville, Tenn on December 7, 2008. Donn Jones
Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns at LP Field in Nashville, Tenn on December 7, 2008. Donn Jones
Tennessee Titans vs. New York Jets at LP Field in Nashville, TN on November 23, 208.
Tennessee Titans vs. New York Jets at LP Field in Nashville, TN on November 23, 208.
Tennessee Titans vs. New York Jets at LP Field in Nashville, TN on November 23, 208.
Tennessee Titans vs. New York Jets at LP Field in Nashville, TN on November 23, 208.
Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on November 9, 2008.
Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts in Nashville, TN at LP Field for Monday Night Football on October 27, 2008.
Tennessee Titans vs. New York Jets at LP Field in Nashville, TN on November 23, 208.
Tennessee Titans vs. Green Bay Packers at LP Field in Nashville, TN on November 2, 2008.
Tennessee Titans vs. Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, IL on November 9, 2008.
