Deatherage currently attends Bishop McNamara located in Kankakee, Illinois. This is the same high school as recent WMU commit WR Chris Bell. The Fightin' Irish won the 3A Illinois State championship this past season.
In a recent conversation with Hustle Belt, Deatherage states that he "didn't plan on committing this early, however Western Michigan really impressed me."
Deatherage then went on to explain what helped him decide on Western Michigan.
"It was the total package. Excellent coaching staff, top notch facilities, a top 100 school in academics, and the feeling of F.