 He was a two-way player at halfback and end, although he also played quarterback and fullback.He never was a full-time starter and was a member of the school's 1956 SWC Championship team.Conrad participated in the 1958 Chicago College All-Star Game and although he had never attempted a kick in college, he was able to make 4 field goals, 3 conversions, set the game scoring record with 15 points and also intercepted one pass in the 35-19 upset of the 1957 NFL Champion Detroit Lions.