Former Seahawk defensive tackles Cortez Kennedy and John Randle are among 17 finalists to be considered for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame later this month.

Kennedy, 40, played from 1990 to 2000 with the Seahawks and in 1992 was named the league's defensive player of the year. Kennedy and safety Kenny Easley (1984) are the only Seahawks to be named the league's outstanding defensive player.

Kennedy's eight Pro Bowl selections were the most in franchise history before offensive tackle Walter Jones, who was named to his ninth Pro Bowl this season.

The Hall's board of selectors will meet in Florida on Jan. 31, the day before the Super Bowl. A finalist needs at least 80 percent of the vote to earn induction into the Hall of Fame, which is in Canton, Ohio.

(seattletimes.com)

Returning 16 years after he started at the Univeristy of Miami, Cortez Kennedy received his bachelors degree in Liberal Arts today. Cortez was one of the students spotlighted during this winter's graduation. Cortez is a coaching consultant for the New Orleans Saints. Randy Shannon was called down after his introduction for a group photo.

Congrats to Cortez!

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