LT, Taylor, Dawkins, Jones, Tagliabue among hall candidates

FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2009, file photo, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates his second touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in San Diego, Calif. Tomlinson is a candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File) FILE - In this Nov. 29, 2009, file photo, San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson celebrates his second touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in San Diego, Calif. Tomlinson is a candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

By Associated Press February 3, 2017 4 min read

HOUSTON (AP) – It seems that one word is commonly used by candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

LaDainian Tomlinson says it. So does Jason Taylor, and Tony Boselli.

Throw in the rest of the 18 finalists, too.

Humble.

On Saturday night, at the “NFL Honors” TV show when The Associated Press will announce its NFL individual award winners, the nation will learn who comprises the hall’s class of 2017. One guarantee: whether they are in or out, they will be humbled by their inclusion in the process.