Law became the first inductee from New England’s standout defense that won three Super Bowls in the early 2000s. One of the most versatile and physical cornerbacks in league history, Law was selected for five Pro Bowl teams and was a two-time All-Pro. He finished with 53 career interceptions, twice leading the N.F.L. in that category; had more than 800 tackles, 169 passes defensed and five sacks; and scored seven times.

Perhaps Law’s most noteworthy game came in the 2002 Super Bowl, when his hard-hitting style upset Rams receivers and threw off the “Greatest Show on Turf.” That was emblematic of his attacking style — and soon after led to rules changes limiting how physical defenders could be against receivers.

Reed was just as big a playmaker for Baltimore, a safety whom his fellow enshrinee Ray Lewis called “a gift” to the Ravens and himself. He was elected in his first year of eligibility, just as Lewis was last year, and called for unity in America, setting a standard like a team’s — each pushing one another toward an achievement.

“Help each other, encourage each other, lift each other up,” Reed said. “Encourage those around you. Encourage yourself.”

Reed, a five-time All-Pro safety and member of the N.F.L.’s All-Decade Team for the 2000s, was the 2004 Defensive Player of the Year and made nine Pro Bowls. He had 64 career interceptions, seventh over all, and led the league three times; his 1,590 yards on interception returns is a league record. His 13 nonoffensive touchdowns rank fifth.