Patriots defensive lineman Ty Warren walked away from $250,000 when he skipped the team's offseason program for the first time in 2010 so he could work on his college degree. On Friday, Warren will walk in the Texas A&M graduation ceremonies. "It could be a big smile on my face or it might be tears of joy," said Warren, who has been with the Patriots since he was selected in the first round of the 2003 draft. "It's a big accomplishment for me." Warren felt returning for his degree was important for his family, specifically the four daughters he has with his wife Kesha. He had also promised his late grandparents and parents that he would graduate, becoming the first person in his family to do so. "I'd do it 100 times over again," he said of giving up the $250,000. "When I was at the stadium, of course it's about football, but I also speak to everyone at the facility -- from the janitor all the way up. No matter who I was having a conversation with, we were all assessing our situation with the lockout. The writing was pretty much on the wall, which made it a pretty logical decision. The decision wasn't solely based on that, but it made it easier." Warren now plans to work towards a master's degree.