July 25, 2002

LUBBOCK, Texas - Twelve former Red Raider football players enter NFL preseason training camps this week, led by All-Pro linebacker Zach Thomas and former Red Raider All-Americans Marcus Coleman (Houston Texans), Byron Hanspard (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Montae Reagor (Denver Broncos).

Sammy Morris begins his third training camp with Buffalo, while Anthony Malbrough starts his second NFL season with the Texans, a year after suiting up for Barcelona in NFL Europe. Others with professional experience include Zebbie Lethridge, who is in his second season with Miami, and Kris Kocurek, who is in his second season with the Tennessee Titans. Tim Baker spent last season as a free agent with Pittsburgh and appeared in three games, before signing a free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers during the offseason. Derek Dorris is a first-year free agent with the New York Giants, following his rookie season in New Orleans.

Kevin Curtis and Ricky Williams, Texas Tech's rookies in the league this season, begin their professional careers in San Francisco and New Orleans. Curtis was a fourth-round pick of the 49ers in the 2002 draft, while Williams signed a free agent contract with the Saints.

2002 Training Camp Rosters
Player, Team
Tim Baker, Carolina Panthers
Marcus Coleman, Houston Texans
Kevin Curtis, San Francisco 49ers
Derek Dorris, New York Giants
Byron Hanspard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kris Kocurek, Tennessee Titans
Zebbie Lethridge, Miami Dolphins
Anthony Malbrough, Houston Texans
Sammy Morris, Buffalo Bills
Montae Reagor, Denver Broncos
Zach Thomas, Miami Dolphins
Ricky Williams, New Orleans Saints