After narrowly missing out in recent years, wide receiver Cris Carter finally will make the trip to Canton -- just 120 miles from where he first emerged at Ohio State University.

CNN: February 3, 2013 -- Updated 0301 GMT (1101 HKT)

Receivers Cris Carter (Vikings) and Tim Brown (Raiders), running back Jerome Bettis (Steelers), defensive end Charles Haley (Cowboys) and former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr. are among the others up for induction.

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"In terms of catching the football, I haven't seen anybody in my time better than Cris Carter, " former Vikings assistant and Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy said, according to the Vikings' official website.

CNN: February 3, 2013 -- Updated 0301 GMT (1101 HKT)