Two Seattle Seahawks legends made the cut for the 78 finalists that may be admitted into the College Football Hall of Fame. 

The two greats honored: Marshawn Lynch and Steve Hutchinson. 

And when looking at their college careers, it is well deserved. 

Hutchinson is earning a Hall of Fame finalist nomination because of his years as an offensive lineman at Michigan. He was a unanimous First-Team All-American, who led the Wolverines to four bowl wins, including the 1997 National Championship at the Rose Bowl. He was one of only seven players in conference history to be named a four-time First Team All-Big Ten selection. And he was a three-time Big Ten champion

Yes, he was that dude. 

And then, there was Lynch, who shut down the college football world for a stretch. At California, he was a 2006 First-Team All-American, who led Cal to a share of the 2006 Pac-10 title. He was also the 2006 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and led the league in rushing (1,356), all-purpose yards (1,785), and touchdowns (15) that season. He was a two-time bowl game MVP (2005 Las Vegas, 2006 Holiday) and Cal’s all-time leader in 100-yard rushing games (17). He was special. 

College Football Hall of Fame finalists must have at least one First-Team All-America selection by an NCAA-recognized selector. And they must be at least 10 years from their final collegiate season. 

National Football Foundation Membership voting ends on June 30, and the announcement of the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made early next year.

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