2008: Appeared in one game, taking snaps in season-ending win over Bentley (11/08).

High School: 2008 graduate of Southington High School. Four-year letterwinner. Also earned two letters in track. Collected all-conference honors. Named second team all-state by the Hartford Courant. Earned Lunch Pail and Scholar Athlete of the Year accolades. Registered 2,076 passing yards and 20 touchdowns in his senior year. Named all-conference in track. National Honor Society Vice President. Member of Student Council.

Personal: Born February 2, 1990 in New Britain, CT. Son of John and Caroline Turek of Milldale, CT. Has one brother, Austin (18). Supports the Yankees and lists favorite athlete as Peyton Manning.