Wes Welker went undrafted out of Texas Tech in 2004; his 850th catch broke Rod Smith's 849-catch record for an undrafted player

Wes Welker’s path to the NFL began with an opportunity. After an overlooked recruiting process, he earned a place at Texas Tech and became one of the program’s most productive players.

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