Oklahoma State University Athletics
How I Got Here: Marcell Ateman
May 13, 2014 | Cowboy Football
May 13, 2014
STILLWATER, Okla. – "How I Got Here" is a series that asks Oklahoma State football players to detail their football background and careers and how they got to where they are now. Today's edition features receiver Marcell Ateman from Dallas, Texas.
Wide Receiver Marcell Ateman
On when he started playing football
"Ever since I can remember; since I was a little kid. I remember playing flag football. It's been a long time."
On who has had the biggest impact on his football career
"My dad. He's been there since I was little. He was the first person to put me in football, and he's stayed there until the end."
On his favorite part about playing wide receiver
"Making plays. It's a good time. It's like a brotherhood will all of the receivers. It's fun to play with them while you're making plays on the field."
On why he chose Oklahoma State
"The coaches. I love Coach Gundy and everybody who recruited me. I really liked the team on my visit. In the class I was coming in with, we bonded with each other. I felt like it was a good fit."
On what his goals are
"To make plays on the field and help the team win. Whatever we can do."
