Oklahoma State University Athletics
OSU Football Signees
June 21, 1999 | Cowboy Football
February 3, 1999
STILLWATER, Okla. - Following are Okahoma States football signees as of 9:30 a.m. This list will be updated each hour through the morning.
- Charles Atteberry, DE, 6-5, 245, Elk City, Okla.
- Carlos Banks, DB, 5-10, 175, Arlington, Texas (Lamar)
- Elbert Craig, DB, 6-2, 195, Oklahoma City (Millwood)
- Travis Felder, RB, 5-5, 180, Jacksonville, Fla. (White)
- Bob Hafler, OL/DL, 6-3, 275, Niskayuna, New York
- Doug Koenig, OL, 6-4, 275, Cape Floral, Fla.
- Aaron McConnell, DL, 6-4, 260, Midwest City, Okla.
- Brandon Parker, OL, 6-5, 275, Catoosa, Okla.
- Richard Schwarz, RB, 6-0, 185, Yukon, Okla.
- Rashaun Woods, WR/DB, 6-3, 195, Oklahoma City, Okla. (Millwood)
Junior College Transfers (already on campus)
- Lawrence Chamberlain, OL, 6-4, 340, Houston, Texas (Sterling H.S. / Fort Scott C.C.)
- Kevin Kemp, OL, 6-6, 300, Wewoka, Okla. (Fort Scott C.C.)
- Alvin Porter, DB, 6-0, 180, Dallas, Texas (Adamson H.S. / Fort Scott C.C.)
- Jon Vandrell, OL, 6-2, 280, Tulsa (Union H.S. / Northeastern A&M)
Here are biographical sketches on the Cowboys' signees:
Charles Atteberry, DE
6-5, 245, Elk City, Okla.
4.7
A two-way starter for the past three-plus seasons at Elk City. He had 80 tackles as a senior with nine sacks and a blocked punt. He earned all-state honors from the Daily Oklahoman, Tulsa World and Coaches Association. Rated among the top 15 prospects in Oklahoma by First Down Recruiting. Mobile and aggressive player who has great potential. A Blue Chip prospect according to the Daily Oklahoman. He is also a standout in track and field, qualifying for state in both the shot and disc. Atteberry chose Oklahoma State over Oklahoma, Nebraska, Texas A&M and Tennessee.
Carlos Banks, DB
5-10, 175, Arlington, Texas (Lamar)
4.4
Committed to Oklahoma State early. Banks is a solid player coming off a sensational prep career. Banks gained all state honors as a sophomore, junior and senior. Opponents stayed away from him during his senior season but he still gained all-district, all-metro and all-Greater Dallas. As a junior at Lamar, Banks had six interceptions, returning one of those 92 yards for a touchdown. He appears to have all the tools to play in the Big 12 Conference.
Lawrence Chamberlain, OL
6-4, 340, Houston, Texas, (Sterling H.S. / Fort Scott Junior College)
5.1
Talented line prospect who will arrive at Oklahoma State after an impressive two-year stint at Fort Scott. All Stater out of Houston who signed with Kentucky out of high school. Chamberlain earned All-Jayhawk Conference honors this past season as an offensive tackle. Chamberlain has great size and ability and could compete for playing time almost immediately. Committed to OSU early.
Elbert Craig, DB
6-2, 195, Oklahoma City (Millwood)
4.5
A pre-season SuperPrep All American, Craig was a two-way starter at Millwood and one of the most coveted recruits in this part of the country. SuperPrep also ranked him one of the top 16 defensive backs in the country. He finished his senior season with 127 tackles. Over his final two prep seasons, Millwoods team captain had 181 tackles, 21 sacks and seven interceptions. On the offensive side of the ball in 1998 he had 20 receptions for 306 yards and a pair of touchdowns. First Down Recruiting ranked him as the number three prospect in Oklahoma and hes a Coaches Association All State selection. A Daily Oklahoman Blue Chip selection, Craig was also recruited to Oklahoma, Kansas State and Nebraska.
Travis Felder, RB
5-5, 180, Jacksonville, Fla. (White)
4.4
Outstanding prospect from Florida who picked Oklahoma State over Miami, South Carolina and Central Florida. Dont let lack of height mislead you on this talented back. Last year at Jacksonvilles White High School, Felder rushed for 1,891 yards on 214 carries and thats better than seven yards per carry and a school record. Felder scored 44 career touchdowns. He earned all-district and offensive MVP honors. He was also named All-Jacksonville. He was a two-time all-state selection and member of the Florida Times Unions Super 24 list. When he was in the lineup, Jacksonville White had a record of 38-3. Additionally, he will play in the Florida-Georgia All Star game in the summer.
Bob Hafler, OL/DL
6-3, 275, Niskayuna, New York
4.9
Two-way starter who earned All Conference honors on both sides of the football. He is a New York Class A all-stater and was voted to the New York Golden 50 team. He will play in the prestigious Golden 50 All Star Game at Giants Stadium in July. He is a three time All Suburban Council Conference selection and a two-time Times Union All Star. He also excels in wrestling having won the state heavyweight title as a sophomore and junior. He is currently ranked the fifth-best heavyweight in the country.
Kevin Kemp, OL
6-6, 300, Wewoka, Okla. (Fort Scott Junior College)
5.0
Kevin Kemp will be returning to Oklahoma State after a year at Fort Scott where he played offensive tackle and earned All-Jayhawk Conference honors. Kemp is already proven at the Division I-A level. In 1996 he played 11 games for the Cowboys and had 20 tackles, three sacks and a fumble recovery. At Wewoka High School, he was a four-year starter and a consensus all-state selection. He had 306 career tackles in high school and added 21 sacks and 11 fumble recoveries. He also played tight end in high school, hauling down 48 passes, 12 of which went for touchdowns. Coming out of high school, Kemp was a SuperPrep and Blue Chip All American.
Doug Koenig, OL
6-4, 275, Cape Coral, Fla.
4.9
Highly regarded prospect out of Florida who SuperPrep referred to as a "pass blocking offensive tackle whose athletic skills are ideal." He is rated among the top 80 prospects in talent-rich Florida by SuperPrep. Earned All District honors after his senior season at Cape Coral and was third team all-state. He is also a state contender as a heavyweight wrestler. In addition to OSU, he was recruited by Miami, Central Florida, Auburn, Mississippi, Tulane and South Florida.
Aaron McConnell, DL
6-4, 260, Midwest City, Okla.
4.9
Outstanding all-around athlete and one of the top-rated high school football prospects in Oklahoma. Started the past two-plus seasons at Midwest City where he was double and triple-teamed by opposing offensive lines. He still managed 79 total tackles with three sacks and three blocked punts. Consensus all-state selection and rated as the 16th best prospect in Oklahoma by First Down Recruiting. A Daily Oklahoman Blue Chip, he is also an accomplished wrestler. He has been ranked as the top heavyweight in Oklahoma all season. In addition to his prowess in football and wrestling, he is a national-caliber gymnast. Also recruited by Colorado and Nebraska. McConnell was voted Mr. Midwest City for 1998 by the student body. He is also a national cheerleading instructor.
Brandon Parker, OL
6-5, 275, Catoosa, Okla.
5.3
Powerful blocker who earned a variety of honors after his senior season at Catoosa High School. He was named all-metro by the Tulsa World and a second-team all-state selection by the Daily Oklahoman. He was rated one of the top prospects in Oklahoma ahead of the 1998 season. He was district lineman of the year and district most valuable player after his senior season. Parker, a senior captain, was pre-season All State and rated one of the top 30 prospects in the state. He is also an outstanding wrestler. He fashioned a 21-3 wrestling record as a junior and finished fourth in the state. In track, he was a seventh-place state finisher in the disc.
Alvin Porter, DB
6-0, 180, Dallas (Adamson H.S. / Fort Scott J.C.)
4.4
Another former Cowboy comes home and hell have a chance to find an immediate spot in the secondary. Porter originally came to OSU out of high school and made an immediate impact. He played in all 11 games as a true freshman and started four times at right cornerback. His 1996 OSU numbers included 22 solo tackles and 15 assists. He also had two tackles for loss and a pass broken up. He went to Fort Scott as a sophomore and earned All Jayhawk Conference honors. He had four interceptions last year for the Greyhounds. Earned his junior college degree and will go through spring drills for the Cowboys.
Richard Schwarz, RB
6-0, 185, Yukon, Okla.
4.5
Generally regarded as one of the top 20 football prospects in Oklahoma, Schwarz had an outstanding career as a running back at Yukon High School. He overcame a career-threatening injury as a sophomore to rush for 2,362 yards as a senior. He scored 21 touchdowns his senior season. His high school career produced 4,878 yards and 44 touchdowns. He had 24, 100-yard rushing games and ran for a school-record 318 yards against Putnam City West. He followed that with 335 yards against Del City. He was consensus All State and also recruited by Oklahoma, Tulsa and Colorado State.
Jon Vandrell, OL
6-2, 280, Tulsa (Union H.S. / Northeastern A&M)
5.0
Outstanding offensive lineman who will go through spring drills with the Cowboys. After a standout career at Tulsa Union, Vandrell attended NEO where he was a steady performer at both center and guard. After his sophomore season at NEO, Vandrell earned All-Southwest Junior College Conference honors. With some holes to fill along the offensive front, Vandrell could compete for playing time immediately.
