Gonzalez, Reed head 8-man HOF class

Tight end Tony Gonzalez and safety Ed Reed highlight the eight-man class that earned induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Gonzalez is the all-time leader in receptions and yardage among tight ends with 1,325 catches and 15,127 yards. He played for the Kansas City Chiefs (1997-2008) and Atlanta Falcons (2009-13) during a 17-year career.

Reed led the NFL in interceptions three times and had 64 career interceptions, while playing 11 of his 12 NFL seasons with the Baltimore Ravens from 2002-12.

Reed was one of four defensive backs who will be inducted on August 3 in Canton, Ohio. The others were cornerbacks Champ Bailey and Ty Law, and safety Johnny Robinson.

Robinson was the seniors finalist. Also selected for enshrinement were center Kevin Mawae, Broncos owner Pat Bowlen and personnel executive Gil Brandt during a process held in Atlanta one day prior to the Super Bowl.

Gonzalez, Reed and Bailey were all inducted in their first year on the ballot.

Gonzalez was a 14-time Pro Bowl selection, and only Hall of Famer Jerry Rice (1,549) has more career receptions.

Reed was a nine-time Pro Bowler, while Bailey was a 12-time Pro Bowl pick who racked up 52 interceptions in 15 seasons with Washington (1999-2003) and Denver (2004-13).

The other finalists were coaches Don Coryell and Tom Flores, and players Edgerrin James, Isaac Bruce, Tony Boselli, Alan Faneca, Steve Hutchinson, Richard Seymour, Steve Atwater and John Lynch.