Education
Veris graduated from Chillicothe High School, where he starred in football (playing offense and defense) and basketball in 1981.
Veris graduated from Chillicothe High School, where he starred in football (playing offense and defense) and basketball in 1981.
After high school,Veris went on to Stanford University where he had an outstanding performance which culminated in his induction into the Stanford University Athletics Hall of Fame. before he was taken in the second round of the 1985 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. During his rookie season, he recorded 14 sacks—including four in the playoffs—and started in Super Bowl XX. He finished his career in 1992 with the San Francisco 49ers and later was named to the Patriots" All-1980s team
Since March 5, 2013, Veris has worked as the Director of External Business Development & Marketing for UMass Boston Athletics. Veris served as the Athletic Director and At-Risk Coordinator at his Alma Mater Chillicothe High School in Chillicothe, Ohio in 2011-2012.
He previously served as the AD at Haverhill High School in Haverhill, Massachusetts in 2009-2010.