2026 PFN Player Profile: TJ Valletti-ATH-Springfield

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Cody Brady | August 4, 2026

TJ Valletti

Springfield High School

Class Of 2027

OLB/S/Edge/ RB/FB/ P

Jersey #40

6’1 200

73 tot tackles, 42 solo, 4 ints (2 td), 15 tfl, 7 pbu

Other sports Basketball, baseball

District Champion, First team all state defensive ath

Twitter/X @tjvalletti

Coach Says: TJ is a three sport athlete that has his biggest plays at the biggest moment’s.  He has been in highly competitive and stressful situations and is always calm, cool, and collected.  His peers look to him for his leadership and determination.  He brings out the best in his teammates.  In football he a versatile player on offense or defense.  He plays the run and pass well and can play many diverse roles on defense.  On offense he is equally as talented.  Whether it is running or receiving, TJ is a threat with the ball.  He has the respect of his coaches and players.

Why do you play football?

I’ve been playing my whole life and love the game.

It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most? 

Competing on the field with the guys that I go to work with every day!

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

Pat Tillman. He was a hard nosed football player that loved his country.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:

On our first offensive play of the district championship when I caught a ball in the flat and took it for 20 yards to set the tone.

What was last years season like for you?

Super fun. The amount of winning we did was awesome!

What are your goals for this coming season?

League Champ, District Champ, State Champ

Who is the best player you ever lined up against?

Luke Valerio in practice

When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play? 

Nick Saban because he’s been in a lot of situations where it’s win or lose with the game on the line.

What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?

The Linc

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?

Eagles

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?

Definitely 2016 NCAA basketball national championship when Kris Jenkins hit the buzzer beater.

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?

Coach Carter

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?

I don’t know I can’t hear them.

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?

Throw a pass to my brother on a trick play

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?

My dad. He’s a good role model.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:

Jousting

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?

Air balling a free throw with 1.1 seconds left in a tie game last basketball season.

If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be? 

Ram 1500

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?

Mowing lawns because it’s an easy way to make money.

What is your favorite football memory to date?

Winning the district championship

What is your favorite play to run?

Tower on defense

What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?

27 boneless wings from Applebees

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?

PJ Whelihans

What is your favorite vacation destination?

Wildwood Crest

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