Bio
Background: Member of the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society in high school…also recipient of Presidential Scholarship as a freshman and sophomore…a three-time Philadelphia Catholic League First Team All Catholic selection…qualified for the Speedo Champions Series in his sophomore, junior and senior years…also qualified for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Class AAA State Championships his junior and senior year…named his team’s Rookie of the Year in ninth grade and MVP in 10th grade…led his team to an undefeated 10-0 season as a senior…chose UMBC because of its academic reputation and personable team…son of Frederick and Jennifer Deal…father played football for Kutztown University…has a younger brother, Stephen, and younger sister, Alexis…born Aug. 26, 1988…majoring in civil engineering.
