January 18, 2002
Texas A&M leads the Big 12 Conference in number of former players competing in the 2002 NFL playoffs. Of the 74 Big 12 Conference alums, Texas A&M has 15 players on those NFL rosters.
Among the Aggie alumni represented include NFL Pro Bowl selections Shane Lechler (Oakland) and Sam Adams (Baltimore). Adams was a member of last year's Super Bowl Championship squad.
A complete list of Aggie players will follow as well as a breakdown of Big 12 Conference schools.
TEXAS A&M PLAYERS ON NFL PLAYOFF ROSTERS (15)
Sam Adams, DT, Baltimore
Rich Coady, DB, St. Louis
Robert Ferguson, WR, Green Bay
Aaron Glenn, DB, New York Jets
Jason Glenn, LB, New York Jets
Hunter Goodwin, TE, Miami
Warrick Holdman, LB, Chicago
Brandon Jennings, DB, Oakland
Shane Lechler, P, Oakland
Ray Mickens, DB, New York Jets
Brandon Mitchell, DL, New England
Cameron Spikes, OL, St. Louis
William Thomas, LB, Oakland
Rex Tucker, OL, Chicago
Jason Webster, DB, San Francisco
TEXAS A&M -- 15
Nebraska -- 12
Colorado -- 8
Oklahoma -- 7
Kansas -- 6
Kansas St. -- 6
Baylor -- 4
Missouri -- 4
Oklahoma St. -- 4
Texas -- 3
Texas Tech -- 3
Iowa St. -- 2