Wide receiver Michael Westbrook, former University of Colorado player, is among 75 finalists for the College Football Hall of Fame.
Michael Westbrook has been announced as one of the 75 finalists for the College Football Hall of Fame 2018 class. The class will be announced on January 8, 2018, in Atlanta, Georgia. Westbrook made history when he had the most memorable catch in CU history, which you can watch in the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KufuQGUB1y0 Westbrook was a two-time first-team All-American, both his sophomore year (1992) and his senior year (1994). The catch seen above was a 64-yard touchdown catch to put the Buffs over Michigan for a final score of 27-26.
Westbrook is among a star-studded group of nominees, including Tony Gonzalez (California), Eric Crouch (Nebraska), Ray Lewis (Miami), Jake Plummer (Arizona), and many more.
You can view the full list of finalists on the National Football Foundation's website, or you can download this PDF.
The National Football Foundation states in the PDF that,
During the 2018 season, members of the Hall of Fame class will participate in numerous activities to further celebrate their accomplishments. First, throughout the fall, each inductee will be honored on the field at his respective school with an NFF On-Campus Salute, presented by Fidelity Investments. The formal induction ceremony will follow on Dec. 4, 2018, during the 61st NFF Annual Awards Dinner at the New York Hilton Midtown. Later in December, the Class of Fame Salute during the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and be officially recognized within the College Football Hall of Fame."What do you think of the 75 finalists? Share your thoughts with us by commenting below.
