The Texas Tech football program has produced some of the best NFL players, including overlooked undrafted players like Wes Welker, Danny Amendola, and Terrence Steele, as well as late-round draft picks who excelled at the NFL level. These players have proven to be of great value in the NFL, despite their draft positions. One notable example is Sammy Morris, a fifth-round pick by the Buffalo Bills in 2000, who overcame NCAA academic eligibility issues and college injuries to have a successful 12-year career in the NFL, amassing 3,053 yards and 26 TDs despite rarely being a featured back.

By the Numbers
  • Sammy Morris ran for 562 yards and 3 TDs in nine games for Texas Tech.
  • Morris played 12 years in the NFL, appearing in 144 games.
  • In 2008, he ran for 727 yards and 7 TDs for the New England Patriots.
Bottom Line

Despite being a fifth-round pick and facing challenges in college, Sammy Morris had a remarkable 12-year NFL career, showcasing the value of Texas Tech players in the NFL.