Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith lead a group of 17 finalists for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rice retired as the NFL's career receiving leader and Smith finished as the league's top rusher. Other finalists include receiver Tim Brown, also a first-time nominee, and fellow wideouts Cris Carter and Andre Reed. Tight end Shannon Sharpe, running back Roger Craig, center Dermontti Dawson, guard Russ Grimm, defensive tackles John Randle and Cortez Kennedy, defensive end Richard Dent, DE/linebacker Charles Haley, LB Rickey Jackson, and coach Don Coryell also made the cut. The two senior nominees are running back Floyd Little and cornerback Dick LeBeau, who is considered one of the NFL?s top assistant coaches and now is defensive coordinator in Pittsburgh. A final candidate must get 80 percent of the vote to make the Hall.