Wooten was a former executive for the Cowboys, holding pivotal roles in the team’s scouting department starting in the 1970s. He worked as a scout for the team from 1975-79, then served as the team’s director of pro scouting until 1991.

Nine individuals who contributed to the sport of professional football in varied ways have been named as Semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 presented by Visual Edge IT.

The nine contributor semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025 features a Super Bowl MVP, owners, execs and more.

New England owner Robert Kraft heads the list of nine contributor candidates named Wednesday by the Pro Football Hall for its Class of 2025, and no surprise there. Kraft has been one of the category’s frontrunners the past four years.

Former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell was listed among nine semi finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.Modell was named with other "Contr