Oklahoma State University Athletics
Oklahoma State Football Adds Four Student-Athletes
January 11, 2010 | Cowboy Football
The newest Cowboys include quarterback Johnny Deaton, defensive back Devin Hedgepeth, linebacker Caleb Lavey, and defensive back Malcolm Murray. All four student-athletes began attending classes at OSU on Monday, the first day of the spring semester at Oklahoma State.
"We're excited to have the new guys on campus and ready to go," Gundy said. "They have all done an excellent job on the field and in the classroom to get to this point."
Deaton is the lone Oklahoman to enroll at mid-term. He is a graduate of Charles Page High School in Sand Springs. Hedgepeth was a star on the field and in the classroom at Derby, Kan. Lavey is a heavily decorated prep linebacker from Celina, Texas, the same school that produced current OSU defensive end Jamie Blatnick. Murray is the lone transfer to join the Cowboys this fall. He is fresh from earning a junior college national title at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut, Calif.
Johnny Deaton, Quarterback, 6-3, 195, Sand Springs, Okla. (Charles Page)
Despite a senior season that was interrupted by injury, he was ranked by Rivals as the nation's sixth best dual-threat quarterback ... That service also listed him as the No. 5 player in the state of Oklahoma, regardless of position, prior to the 2009 season ... As a junior, he rushed for more than 1,600 yards and passed for over 1,800 yards ... He accounted for 22 touchdowns to lead the Sandites ... Still managed to pass for more than 500 yards and seven scores as a senior ... Scout.com ranked him as the eighth-best senior in Oklahoma, despite his abbreviated season.
Personal: Born June 4, 1991, in Oklahoma City ... Son of Johnny and Jana Deaton ... Has three siblings ... Undecided on a major ... Committed to Oklahoma State early in the recruiting process.
Devin Hedgepeth, Defensive Back, 6-0, 185, Derby, Kan. (Derby)
One of the top players in the state of Kansas ... An all-stater and a Top 11 selection in the Sunflower State ... Prep squad advanced to the semifinals of the state playoffs ... A standout receiver and defensive back who will likely play cornerback at OSU ... Rated as the No. 8 player in Kansas by Rivals ... Nominee for participation in the U.S. Army All-America game ... As a senior, he rushed for 154 yards, and recorded 743 receiving yards with an average of more than 18 yards per reception ... On defense, he was credited with 15 tackles and two interceptions ... An all-league, all-metro and all-state performer and was Derby's offensive player of the year ... Also participated in track and basketball during his high school career.
Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1991, in Landstuhl, Germany ... Son of Dwain and Lesia Hedgepeth ... Has two sisters ... A member of National Honor Society and Campus BROS (mentoring program) ... Plans to pursue a degree in engineering ... Wisconsin, TCU, Air Force and Kansas State were among the schools seeking his signature ... Committed to the Cowboys prior to the 2009 football season.
Caleb Lavey, Linebacker, 6-4, 210, Celina, Texas (Celina)
One of the nation's most sought after linebackers, Lavey had offers from the likes of Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, TCU, Penn State and Miami, Fla., among others ... Rivals ranked him as the nation's No. 8 prospect at inside linebacker and No. 67 overall in the state of Texas ... Scout rated him No. 18 among inside linebacker prospects ... Recorded at least 100 tackles all four seasons of his high school career ... A two-time Texas 3A all-state selection ... In 2008 he was the 3A state defensive player of the year.
Personal: Born July 14, 1991, in Dallas ... Son of Mike and Jenny Lavey ... Also a track standout as a prepster ... Undecided on a major ... Has a sister and two brothers.
Malcolm Murray, Defensive Back, 6-2, 205, Glendale, Calif. (Junipero Serra/Mt. SAC)
An athletic defender who will have three years of eligibility at OSU ... Began his career at Weber State before transferring to Mt. San Antonio College in California ... Had two interceptions in Mt. SAC's winning effort in the national title game ... Had 39 tackles, including 4.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage, with six interceptions and seven pass break-ups last season ... At Serra, he was an all-CIF selection as well as an all-state pick in talent-laden California.
Personal: Born Jan. 16, 1990, in Los Angeles ... Son of Peggy and Fred Murray ... Has a younger brother, Marquis ... Majoring in sports management.
