CHRIS DOLEMAN, DEFENSIVE END

15 seasons (1985-99), 232 games

Played for Vikings from 1985 to 1993 and in 1999. He also played with Atlanta and San Francisco. ... Selected by the Vikings in the first round (fourth overall) in the 1985 draft. ... Drafted as linebacker, moved to starting defensive end position final three games of second season. ... Finest season came in 1989, when he led NFL with 21 sacks, one shy of single-season record at time. ... In 1992, he recorded 14 1/2 sacks and 64 tackles; returned an interception for a TD; forced six fumbles; recovered three fumbles; and had a safety. ... Ranked fourth all-time with 150 1/2 sacks at time of retirement. ... Had eight seasons 10 or more sacks. ... Also intercepted eight passes, returning two for touchdowns; recorded two safeties; and scored touchdown on a fumble recovery during career. ... Named to eight Pro Bowls. ... A member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s.

DERMONTTI DAWSON, CENTER

13 seasons (1988-2000), 184 games

Spent entire career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. ... Began career as a guard but became starting center in 1989, replacing future Hall of Famer Mike Webster. ... Played in 170 consecutive games before streak ended in 1999 due to hamstring injury. ... Named first-team All-Pro six consecutive years (1993-1998). ... Doubled as team's long snapper for six years (1988-1993).

CORTEZ KENNEDY, DEFENSIVE TACKLE

11 seasons (1990-2000), 167 games

Spent his entire career with the Seattle Seahawks, missing only nine games. ... Voted to a team-record eight Pro Bowls (1992-97, 1999, 2000). ... Named first-team (1992, 1993, 1994) or second-team (1991, 1996) All-Pro five times. ... Named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1992 while playing for a 2-14 team. That season he led all interior linemen with 14 sacks.

CURTIS MARTIN, RUNNING BACK

11 seasons (1995-2005), 168 games

Played three seasons with the New England Patriots and eight with the New York Jets. ... Was a third-round draft pick. ... Retired as NFL's fourth all-time leading rusher: 14,101 yards on 3,518 carries, 90 rushing TDs. ... Began career with 10 straight 1,000-yard seasons. ... Had his finest year in 2004 when he rushed for a career-high 1,697 yards and won his lone NFL rushing title.

WILLIE ROAF, OFFENSIVE TACKLE

13 seasons (1993-2005), 189 games

Played nine seasons with the New Orleans Saints, starting 131 regular-season games. Finished career with the Kansas City Chiefs. ... Switched from right tackle to left tackle in second season, when he was voted to first of 11 Pro Bowls. ... Was named first-team All-Pro seven times (1994-96, 2000, 2003-05). ... A member of the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s.

JACK BUTLER, DEFENSIVE BACK

Nine seasons (1951-59), 103 games

Senior nominee. ... Played entire career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. ... Record-tying four interceptions vs. Washington Redskins on Dec. 13, 1953. ... 52 career interceptions for 827 yards and four TDs. ... Suffered a severe leg injury in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles late in the 1959 season which forced him into retirement.

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