Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Lee Roy Selmon has been hospitalized.

The University of South Florida, where 56-year-old Selmon once served as athletic director, confirmed the Hall of Famer’s hospitalization Friday. According to WTSP 10 News, Dewey Selmon said his brother suffered a stroke but is “showing signs of progress.”

Lee Roy Selmon was drafted by the Buccaneers in 1976. He went to six straight Pro Bowls and was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1979. He also was a member of the 1980s All-Decade Team, a six-time Pro Bowl selection and was chosen first-team All-Pro three times.

Selmon retired after the 1984 season and later joined the University of South Florida as an associate athletic director and was instrumental in the college starting a football program.

Selmon was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995. He became the first inductee to the Bucs’ Ring of Honor in 2009.

Selmon played college ball at Oklahoma, winning the Lombardi Award and the Outland Trophy in 1975.

WRITTEN BY ESPN.com NFC South blogger Pat Yasinkas and The Associated Press contributed to this report & FULL STORY HERE