Texas A&M Football Free Agents
Apr 18, 2000 | Football
April 18, 2000
In addition to the four Texas A&M football players who were drafted this weekend by the NFL, six more Aggies have signed free agent contracts with NFL clubs.
Wide receiver Matt Bumgardner signed with the New England Patriots, cornerback Sedrick Curry signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers, offensive lineman Semisi Heimuli signed with the New York Jets, defensive back Brandon Jennings signed with the Oakland Raiders and wide receiver Leroy Hodge and offensive lineman Andy Vincent both signed with the Detroit Lions.
"I am happy that several of our players have gotten a chance to play in the NFL," Aggie Head Coach R.C. Slocum said. "This is a great opportunity for these young men and a credit to their hard work and dedication."
(Texas A&M football players drafted or signed free agent contracts as of 3 p.m. April 18)
2nd Round
Jason Webster, CB San Francisco 49ers (48th Pick)
3rd Round
Chris Cole, WR Denver Broncos (70th Pick)
5th Round
Shane Lechler, P/PLK Oakland Raiders (142nd Pick)
Dante Hall, RB/KR Kansas City Chiefs (153rd Pick)
Free Agent Signees
Matt Bumgardner, WR New England Patriots
Sedrick Curry, CB Pittsburgh Steelers
Semisi Heimuli, OL New York Jets
Leroy Hodge, WR Detroit Lions
Brandon Jennings, DB Oakland Raiders
Andy Vincent, OL Detroit Lions
