Malone University Athletics

Derek Deardorff, a 2005 graduate of Kenton High school, played four seasons of football for the Pioneers and is regarded as one of the most productive wide receivers in program history.
 
In four seasons, Deardorff caught 165 passes for 2,838 yards, and a school-record 32 touchdowns. He helped lead the Pioneers to three straight NCCAA Victory Bowls in 2006-08, including Malone's only ever postseason win in the 2007 Victory Bowl.
 
Following a breakout sophomore season in which he was named Second Team All-AMC, Deardorff came on strong during his junior season, totaling 60 receptions for a school record 1,118 yards and 13 touchdowns. In the 45-17 Victory Bowl triumph over Geneva, Deardorff totaled 133 yards receiving and scored two touchdowns.
 
In his 2008 senior season, Deardorff set new school records in receptions (69), receiving yards (1,155), and receiving touchdowns (14), all three of which were never broken. He was named First Team All-AMC and became just the fifth NAIA All-American in program history.
 
Deardorff graduated from Malone in 2009 with a Bachelor's Degree in Community Health. He later earned his MBA from Tabor College and a Master's in Human Resource Management from the University of Hawaii. Derek currently works as an Advisor and Real Estate Agent. He and his wife Alicia live in Phoenix, Arizona.