Leading in to the announcement of the 2012 College Football Hall of Fame Class, the National Football Foundation highlights members on the Hall of Fame Ballot. The 2012 Class will be announced on May 15 in New York City.

SCHOOL: Penn State

POSITION: Offensive Guard

YEARS: 1985-88

ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Wisniewski was instrumental in helping running back Blair Thomas rush for 1,414 yards and 11 touchdowns in 1987 and helping D.J. Dozier attain First Team All-America honors in 1986. He was named a co-captain and team MVP as a senior in 1988. Wisniewski was a member of Penn State’s 12-0 national championship team in 1986, and a freshman on the Nittany Lions’ 11-1 club in 1985. Overall, he helped College Football Hall of Fame coach Joe Paterno and Penn State achieve a 36-11 record and appear in three New Year’s Day bowl games.

CIVIC SERVICE: A licensed minister, Wisniewski often volunteered at the Well Christian Community Church in Dublin, Calif. He made two trips to visit U.S. military personnel in Afghanistan and Iraq. Wisniewski began youth sports coaching in 1995 and participated in numerous inner city/international mission trips. He regularly serves as guest speaker for various functions and charitable organizations.

NOTABLES: Wisniewski, a longtime Oakland Raider, formerly worked for the Raider TV Network following the end of his playing career. His nephew, Stefen Wisniewski, was named a 2010 NFF National Scholar-Athlete and now plays for him in Oakland.