Induction: Graduation: Sport:

2024 1979 Wrestling | Football

Deaton graduated from R.J. Reynolds High School in 1979. He was a member of the wrestling and football teams. He was 1978 football district player of the year and all-county player of the year. He was invited to and played in the 1979 East-West All-Star game. He was recognized as all-district for wrestling for multiple years and participated in state meets. Mr. Deaton was recruited from R.J. Reynolds to play football at Duke University.