High School: 2009 graduate of Stonington High School. Four-year letterwinner for coach A.J. Massingale, serving as team captain his junior and senior year. All-Conference selection. Offical Lineman of the Year selection. Part of the ECC championship team his senior year. Also participated in basketball, track, and lacrosse, serving as track captain his junior and senior year.

Personal: Born September 25, 1989 in Westerly, Conn. Son of Edward and Karen Gaffney of Pawcatack, Conn. Has a brother, Dan (29) and two sisters, Amy (26) and Christina (23). Majoring in business management. Greatest sports moment was winning the Thanksgiving Day game. Career goals is to coach football. Supports the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and the New York Yankees. Favorite athlete is Kevin Garnett.