Height: | 6-0 |
Weight: | 287 |
Year: | Jr |
Hometown: | Saugus, Mass. |
High School: | St. John's Prep |
Position: | OL |
Major: | Business |
2010: Started all ten games at right guard. Offense ranked third in the NE-10 for rushing touchdowns (19), fourth for rushing offense (154.9 yards per game) and touchdowns scored (36) and fifth for scoring (26.4 ppg). Also ranked second for third down conversion (42.7-percent) and third on fourth down (47.8%).
2009: Played nine games, starting eight, at right guard. Key part of offensive line for Skyhawks that ranked fourth in the NE-10 for rushing offense (132.1 yds/gm) and fewest sacks allowed (19). Team led the Conference in fourth down conversion (62.5-percent) and ranked third in red zone offense (80.8%).
High School: 2009
graduate of St. John's Prep High School. Four year letterwinner for
Coach Jim O'Leary, serving as captain his senior season. Earned
Lynn Daily Item All-Scholastic honors. Participated in
Massachusetts State Shriner's Senior Bown, collecting 12th Player
Award. Named Catholic Conference All-Star as well. Also lettered in
track and field and rugby.
Personal: Born on March 23, 1991, in Melrose,
Mass. Son of Theresa Valeri and the late Tino Valeri of Saugus,
Mass. Has a sister, Amanda (23). Majoring in business. Supports the
New England Patriots. Lists Randy Moss as favorite athlete.