Cortez Kennedy Named An NFL Hall of Fame Finalist

On Friday Cortez Kennedy was named an NFL 2010 Hall of Fame Finalist. Kennedy was the third overall selection in the 1990 draft by the Seattle Seahawks. Kennedy was named to the Pro Bowl eight times and in 1992, having recorded 14 quarterback sacks, he received the NFL Defensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press. He was also named All-Pro 4 times.

Kennedy retired after the 2000 season. In 167 games with Seattle, he recorded 668 tackles, 58 sacks, and 3 interceptions. He announced his retirement in August 2002 after sitting out the 2001 season. He was given several offers by other teams, but wanted to finish his career in Seattle. He is generally considered one of the best defensive tackles to ever play the position in the NFL. He was a Semi-Finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008, as well as a finalist in 2009.

In 2006, Kennedy was inducted into the Seahawks' Ring of Honor.

In 2007, Kennedy was named the best athlete ever to wear the number 96 by SI.com

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