High School: 2009 graduate of St. John's Prep. Letterwinner for Coach O'Leary, serving as captain. Earned All Scholastic all four years of high school. Earned the Daily Item All Star. Gained the Shriners 12th Player Award. Earned the Catholic Conference All Star as well. Four-year letterwinner for track and four-year letterwinner for rugby, serving as captain for both teams. Also, gained three straight New England titles for rugby.

Personal: Born on March 23, 1991 in Melrose, Mass. Son of Theresa Valeri and the late Tino Valeri of Saugus, Mass. Has one sister, Amanda (21). Is a Business major at Stonehill. Supports the New England Patriots. Lists Randy Moss as favorite athlete.