In 2015 he led the school's varsity soccer team as it accomplished a 21-0-1 record and won the MIAA Class A State Championship.
[4] On November 30, 2020, DeShields signed a contract with the New England Revolution II in USL League One while finishing his college career at Wake Forest.
Under MLS rules, D.C. United would either have to make him an offer, or his rights would default back to the Revolution II.
[9] DeShields rejoined New England Revolution II on February 4, 2022, ahead of their inaugural MLS Next Pro season.
[12] On June 19, 2024, DeShields joined fellow USL club Hartford Athletic after getting minimal game time in the first half of the 2024 Riverhounds season.