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Oklahoma State’s Devin Hedgepeth recently turned pro. A highly sought-after prospect, the former Cowboy cornerback was targeted by a number of the nation’s top organizations.
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“Throughout my life, I have had some amazing people help me along the way,” says the humble Hedgepeth. “And I certainly would not be here today if it were not for a large number of people sacrificing for me.” The December 2014 graduate spent several months in training camp in Fairfax, Virginia, before settling in Houston for the remainder of his rookie year. His team: ExxonMobil. His position: industrial engineer. “Devin was being recruited by the very top companies,” says Camille DeYong, associate professor of industrial engineering and management at OSU. “ExxonMobil, Wal-Mart, ConocoPhillips, Chesapeake … the list goes on. I think he probably could’ve gone to work for just about anybody he wanted to. Exxon only hires the top graduates, so he’s a pretty special kid.” It’s a dream come true for the young man from Derby, Kansas. “I seek challenges, and ExxonMobil promises to challenge me for my growth,” Hedgepeth says. continues
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