JACKSONVILLE – Freddy T is closer once again.

Former Jaguars running back Fred Taylor, the leading rusher in franchise history, on Tuesday was named a modern-era semifinalist for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. It's Taylor's seventh consecutive year as a semifinalist.

Taylor was among 26 semifinalists announced Tuesday morning.

Taylor, the No. 9 overall selection in the 1998 NFL Draft, rushed for 11,695 yards and 66 touchdowns in 13 NFL seasons. He rushed for 11,271 yards and 62 touchdowns with Jacksonville from 1998-2008.

Five first-year eligible players were among the 26 semifinalists named Tuesday: Quarterback Drew Brees, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, running back Frank Gore, quarterback Philip Rivers and tight end Jason Witten. To be considered for election to the Pro

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