Samford University Athletics

Freshman (2016) - Competed in six meets for the Bulldogs...ran a season best, 15:45:70, in his first collegiate 5k event at the JSU Struts Cross Country meet in Jacksonville, AL and placed 7^th overall...ran a season best, 24:49:50 in the 8k at the Southern Conference Championships and placed 16^th overall, earning All-Socon Freshman Team honors...competed in his first 10k event collegiately at the NCAA South Regionals and placed 46^th overall with a time of 31:52.20.

High School: Ran under coach Michele Tuggle… 2015 AHSAA Class 6A state cross-country champion…2016 AHSAA Class 6A state outdoor 3,200-meter champion…three-time All-State performer in cross-country…posted personal bests of 1:59.76 in the 800 meters, 4:21.8 in the 1,600 meters, 9:31.11 in the 2 mile and 15:45.71 in the 5K. 

Personal: Full name is Joseph Dillon Dean…born on Aug. 28, 1997…son of Will and Tina Dean…has one brother, Thomas…majoring in Business Marketing