Texas Tech to add Zach Thomas to its Ring of Honor
Zach Thomas is set to join the Texas Tech Football Ring of Honor.
The defensive legend becomes the fifth member of the prestigious group and will be inducted during a ceremony before the Red Raiders' showdown with Oklahoma on Oct. 22.
Thomas dominated on the Texas Tech defense at linebacker from 1993-95. He finished his collegiate career with 390 tackles and was a unanimous All-American his senior season.
Thomas is best remembered for his game-winning interception return for a touchdown in the final seconds to beat rival Texas A&M 14-7 in 1995.
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After being a fifth round pick in the 1996 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, Thomas went on to become a seven-time Pro Bowler and was first team All-Pro five times.
His name will be added to Jones AT&T Stadium alongside fellow Texas Tech legends Donny Anderson, Gabe Rivera, E.J. Holub and Dave Parks.
