Former Steelers Dermontti Dawson and Kevin Greene are among the 26 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced yesterday.

Among other semifinalists for the Class of 2008 are former Pitt players Russ Grimm and Rickey Jackson.

The Hall of Fame's Board of Selectors chose the 26 semifinalists from the recently announced list of 124 preliminary nominees. There was a tie for 25th place.

The semifinalists will be reduced to 15 who will join two seniors candidates for a Feb. 2 vote.NFL Hall of Fame semifinalists: