I hope he can be a good influence on the younger guys. Chappell used his time at Shasta to his advantage. He's added 50 pounds of muscle to his frame and become more adept at cornerback. Although a standout running back and cornerback at Vacaville, he was considered too small to play at a four-year school. It's been a great learning experience.
College is a new pace of game.
Everything is at a higher level, it's much more competitive. I've learned a lot. Chappell specialized at cornerback at Shasta and will remain there with the Cowboys. Chappell sent his resume to Critchett, one of several the first-year head coach received. New Mexico assistant coach John Bentley, a former assistant at Shasta, convinced Critchett to give Chappell a closer look.