Chris Calianti grew up in rural Michigan with two goals: play in the NFL and become an orthopedic surgeon. Calianti attended Brother Rice, an all-boys Catholic school, where he starred as a linebacker, earned a state title and was recognized as the best linebacker in the state. WATCH WPTV'S COVERAGE BELOW:From linebacker to surgeon: Chris Calianti traded tackles for the operating roomIn 2011, Calianti signed as an undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts. "I always knew I wanted to be an orthopedic surgeon, specifically a shoulder surgeon. He pursued medicine and became Dr. Chris Calianti, now serving patients and families in Palm Beach County as an orthopedic specialist.