Legendary SEC coaches Nick Saban and Urban Meyer headline the latest class chosen for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta.
The class of 22 players and coaches was announced Wednesday.
Also included in the group were two former Falcons: quarterback Michael Vick, who played at Virginia Tech from 1999-2000, and center Alex Mack, who played at California from 2005-08.
Four players who played at current SEC schools were chosen for this class. They are linebacker Gregg Carr (Auburn, 1981-84), defensive tackle John Henderson (Tennessee, 1999-2001), defensive back Michael Huff (Texas, 2002-05) and offensive lineman Terrence Metcalf (Ole Miss, 1997 and 1999-2001).
COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2025
Players
Montee Ball, RB (2009-12): Wisconsin
Gregg Carr, LB (1981-84): Auburn
Blake Elliott, WR (2000-03): Saint John’s University (Minn.)
Greg Eslinger, C (2002-05): Minnesota
Terry Hanratty, QB (1966-68): Notre Dame
Graham Harrell, QB (2005-08): Texas Tech
John Henderson, DT (1999-2001): Tennessee
Michael Huff, DB (2002-05): Texas
Jim Kleinsasser, TE (1995-98): North Dakota
Alex Mack, OL (2005-08): California
Terrence Metcalf, OL (1997, 1999-2001): Mississippi
Haloti Ngata, DT (2002, 2004-05): Oregon
Steve Slaton, RB (2005-07): West Virginia
Darrin Smith, LB (1989-92): Miami
Michael Strahan, DL (1989-92): Texas Southern
Dennis Thurman, DB (1974-77): Southern California
Michael Vick, QB (1999-2000): Virginia Tech
Ryan Yarborough, WR (1990-93): Wyoming
Coaches
Larry Blakeney, 178-113-1 (61.1%): Troy (1991-2014)
Larry Korver, 212-77-6 (72.9%): Northwestern College (Iowa) (1967-94)
Urban Meyer, 187-32-0 (85.4%): Bowling Green (2001-02): Utah (2003-04); Florida (2005-10); Ohio State (2012-18)
Nick Saban, 292-71-1 (80.4%): Toledo (1990); Michigan State (1995-99); LSU (2000-04); Alabama (2007-23)
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