Connor McGovern (American football, born 1993)
 McGovern in the 2017 NFL season. | |||||
| No. 60 – New York Jets | |||||
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| Position: | Center | ||||
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| Born: | April 27, 1993 Fargo, North Dakota | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 306 lb (139 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Shanley (Fargo, North Dakota) | ||||
| College: | Missouri | ||||
| NFL draft: | 2016 / Round: 5 / Pick: 144 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2019 | |||||
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Connor McGovern (born April 27, 1993) is an American football center for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
Professional career
Denver Broncos
McGovern was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the 144th overall pick.[1]
After not playing in his rookie season, McGovern played in 15 games, starting the final five games of the season at right guard in place of the injured Ronald Leary.[citation needed]
In 2018, McGovern was named the starting right guard to begin the season as Ronald Leary was moved to left guard after beating out incumbent starter Max Garcia. He was moved over to starting center in Week 11 following a season-ending injury to Matt Paradis, and started there the rest of the season.
In 2019, McGovern was named the starting center after Paradis left via free agency, starting all 16 games.
New York Jets
On April 2, 2020, McGovern signed a three-year, $27 million contract with the New York Jets.[2]
Personal life
McGovern comes from an affluent family[citation needed] from Fargo, North Dakota, some of his family members include Griffin Neal (Cousin):[3] and Keith McGovern (Father);[4] President of RD Offutt Company [citation needed].
References
- ^ Payne, Scotty (April 30, 2016). "2016 NFL Draft Results: Broncos select guard Connor McGovern". MileHighReport.com. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ Allen, Eric (March 30, 2020). "Jets Sign C Connor McGovern". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ https://cool987fm.com/the-other-north-dakotan-in-the-nfl-draft/
- ^ https://www.9news.com/article/sports/nfl/denver-broncos/mike-klis/connor-mcgovern-making-family-proud-as-broncos-starting-center/73-0699280b-96a7-423d-b5ae-6e8fe56b2911
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