Former Texas Southern defensive lineman Michael Strahan was among 22 electees announced Wednesday for this year's College Football Hall of Fame class.

The National Football Foundation announced the rest of the 18-player, four-coach class after Nick Saban’s selection already was revealed.

Dennis Thurman and Darrin Smith were among the best Cowboys defenders of their eras, but both left their mark on the college gridiron first.

The addition of Kentucky quarterback Tim Couch and Alabama cornerback Antonio Langham with the Class of 2024 brought to 104 the number of Hall of Famers who played in the SEC. The conference also has had 30 of its coaches reach the College Football Hall of Fame, including Saban.

Ngata — born in Inglewood, California and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah — was selected to the Pac-10′s All-Century Team and inducted into the Oregon Athletics Hall of Fame in 2016. The 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be inducted Dec. 9, 2025 at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Former Virginia Tech star Michael Vick and broadcaster Michael Strahan are also among the class of 18 players and four coaches.

The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame have announced that former West Virginia University running back Steve Slaton and Marion County native Nick Saban are members of