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DelVaughn Alexander
Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator
DelVaughn Alexander is in his second season at Oregon State as receivers coach and recruiting coordinator. He helped coordinate what some have called the program's top recruiting class in 2004. In 2003, his receivers set numerous records and were among the national leaders. James Newson (1,306) and Mike Hass (1,013) became the first receiving duo to eclipse the 1,000-yard plateau in the same season at Oregon State.
Alexander was first associated with head coach Mike Riley in 1993, when Alexander attended USC and played wide receiver. Alexander played two seasons for the Trojans, lettering both years. He also lettered two years in track as a high jumper.
Alexander began his professional career in 1995 at USC as the assistant video coordinator, before moving to an offensive assistant position under then Head Coach John Robinson in 1996 and `97. He then moved to UNLV in 1998 as wide receivers coach before rejoining Riley in 1999 with the San Diego Chargers as an offensive assistant. During the '98 season UNLV receiver Nate Turner was selected to the All-Mountain West Conference Team after leading the league as a senior in receptions, yardage and touchdowns.
Alexander returned to UNLV in 2000 to work for Robinson, where he stayed three seasons as the quarterbacks and wide receivers coach. Under his guidance, Rebel quarterback Jason Thomas earned the MWC's Newcomer of the Year after accounting for 25 touchdowns. He also coached 2002 all-league receiver Earvin Johnson.
Prior to arriving at USC as a player, Alexander attended West Los Angeles College. He earned two letters and was a first team All-Western States Conference selection as a receiver. Alexander also earned two letters in track and was named to the all-league team as a high jumper.
Alexander is a 1995 graduate of USC with a bachelor's degree in history. He also is a graduate of West Los Angeles College.
DelVaughn and his wife, Star, have two sons, J.D., and Jalen.
ALEXANDER PROFILE
Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator
College: USC, '95
Born: Los Angeles
Year at OSU: 2nd
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
USC, 1995-97
UNLV, 1998
San Diego Chargers (NFL), 1999
UNLV, 2000-02
Oregon State University , 2003-present
OSU HIGHLIGHTS
2003 Total Offense (463.0) - 1st in Pac-10; 10th in NCAA
Scoring Offense (33.3) - 2nd in Pac-10; 22nd in NCAA
James Newson (WR) - 2nd in Pac-10/3rd in NCAA for yards per game (108.8)
Mike Hass, WR (77.9) - 8th in Pac-10
James Newson & Mike Hass - 1st 1,000-plus yards receiving duo in OSU history
James Newson (WR) - 3rd in Pac-10/11th in NCAA for rec. per game (6.8)
James Newson (WR) - 1st team All-Pac-10/Honorable Mention All-American
Offense set several Las Vegas Bowl records, including 55 points scored
Recruiting Area: California (Los Angeles)
