Slippery Rock University Athletics

Deighton starred at The Rock from 2006-09, appearing in 77 games over his four-year career. A dynamic scorer, he totaled 112 points off of 47 goals and 18 assists during his college career. He ranks fourth in Slippery Rock history in points, fourth in goals and 10^th in assists. Deighton produced one of the best single-seasons in Rock history as a senior in 2009, compiling 49 points thanks to 21 goals and seven assists. The staggering point total ranked among the best in all of NCAA Division II that season and trails only fellow Ring of Honor members Jeff Quinn (52 points / 1985) and Art Rex (50 points / 1954) as the best single-season in school history.
 
The Broadview Heights, Ohio native was recognized for his superiority on the field by being named the PSAC Player of the Year in 2008 and 2009 as well as picking up All-Region accolades as a junior and a senior in addition to being a consensus All-America honoree following his final collegiate season.
 
Perhaps more impressive than his individual success was what he helped The Rock accomplish during his time as SRU. With Deighton leading the attack, Slippery Rock went 52-27-5 (.649) with two NCAA Tournament berths and one PSAC Championship.
 
A true student-athlete, Deighton also excelled in the classroom where he graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.70 and a bachelor’s degree in marketing in 2010. Deighton was a four-time PSAC Scholar-Athlete, a 2009 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American and a National Soccer Coaches Association of America College Scholar All-American.
 
Following his collegiate career, Deighton embarked upon a professional career with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the United Soccer League. The 2010 USL-Second Division Rookie of the Year played with the Riverhounds until 2012.
 
Today, Deighton is a management associate at UMBC Training Centers in Columbia, Maryland. At UMBC, Deighton works within the center for leadership and innovation supporting the selling, content research, curriculum development and delivery of training programs to organizations and government agencies.