Former Texas running back Ricky Williams, ex-Oklahoma linebacker Brian Bosworth and current Kansas State coach Bill Snyder were among those announced Friday as part of the 2015 College Football Hall of Fame class.

The class consisted of Nebraska linebacker Trev Alberts, Bosworth, Arizona State's Bob Breunig, Millsaps College star Sean Brewer, Pittsburgh offensive tackle Reuben Brown, Florida wide receiver Wes Chandler, Notre Dame split end Tom Gatewood, Yale running back Dick Jauron, Michigan State halfback Clinton Jones, Washington offensive tackle Lincoln Kennedy, Michigan running back Rob Lytle, Marshall quarterback Michael Payton, Snyder, Kentucky defensive end Art Still, former Ohio State and Youngstown State coach Jim Tressel, Texas Tech linebacker Zach Thomas and Williams.

The ballot consisted of 75 All-America players and six elite coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and the 87 players and 25 coaches from the divisional ranks.

The 17 new members will be inducted at a ceremony in New York City on Dec. 8.

In a new tradition, each new induction class will be announced at the media hotel at the title for the College Football Playoff.