Saginaw Valley State University

2009: Appeared in three games…had one assisted tackle…recorded his one tackle in a 34-13 victory over Indianapolis (Sept. 26).

2008: Redshirted in 2008.

Prior to SVSU/Personal: Prepped at Grand Rapids West Catholic High School under head coach Dan Rohn...QB'ed his high school to a 12-1 senior year record and was varsity for all four years...also was a pitcher for the baseball team and played guard for the basketball team...during his senior year he passed for 2500 yards and rushed for 1050, accounting for 40 touchdowns (27 pass/13 rush), all of which were school records...was named to following First Teams: All-Conference, GR Press All-Area Dream Team, Associated Press All-State, Advance News All-Area, All-State QB Detroit News Division 5, and All-State QB Detroit Free Press Division 5...was named Burger King Athlete of the Week, McDonalds Scholar Athlete of the Week, and was selected to play in the MHSFCA 2008 All-Star Game at Spartan Stadium...also named Mid-Michigan Touchdown Club Great 8 Region 2 Best High School QB...earned the West Catholic Scholar Athlete Award and was an honors student...major is currently undecided...son of Ken and Mary Jo Deering...born 9-5-89.