Personal
Parents are John and Susan Deans... fourth child in family to attend BYU... served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to Buenos Aires, Argentina... recruited by Nebraska, Illinois, Air Force, Iowa State and Cornell... married to Emily Deans, the current Olympic Sports Marketing Director at BYU.
At BYU
In 2002: Expected to play a major role in the BYU offense... had seven carries for 45 yards in the Blue/White scrimmage... registered a game-high two touchdowns.
In 2001: Redshirted
Before BYU
Three-year letterwinner at Cherry Creek High School... played on two state championship teams... named All-Centennial League... a Denver Post Blue Chip player... carried the ball for more than 1,800 yards... led 1996 team to a 14-0 record... also lettered in track, competing in 100m, shot put, and discus.
Stats
Year Gms Gain Loss Net TD Long Avg.
2002 2 4 0 4 0 4 2.0
Total 2 4 0 4 0 4 2.0
Participated in spring drills ... credited with seven carries for a team-leading 45 yards (6.4 y/c avg.) during the Blue/White scrimmage, including a game-high two touchdowns ... had one carry for four yards in the Cougars? 42-21 win over Syracuse ... stopped just shy of the goal line, his four-yard run set up a Marcus Whalen touchdown run in the second quarter.
Redshirted.
Redshirted.