On October 29, 1987, Gregory Jerome Dalton and Tina Denise (Payne) Dalton welcomed a son into the world in Katy, Texas. His interest in football began throughout his early years. Dalton is a citizen of the USA. He also has a mixed racial heritage that includes English and other ethnicities. Dalton attended Katy High School in Katy, Texas, for his education.
He started just one complete season as a senior for Katy High School in 2005 after splitting time at quarterback as a sophomore in 2004. Later, he made a commitment to Texas Christian University. He also studied at Texas Christian University.
