Connor McGovern (American football, born 1993) explained

Connor McGovern
Position:Center
Birth Date:27 April 1993
Birth Place:Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:306
High School:Shanley (Fargo, North Dakota)
College:Missouri
Draftyear:2016
Draftround:5
Draftpick:144
Pastteams:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:102
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:91
Pfr:McGoCo00

Connor McGovern (born April 27, 1993) is an American football center who is a free agent. He played college football at Missouri and was selected by the Denver Broncos in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Professional career

Denver Broncos

McGovern was selected 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.

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] He started all 16 games at center in 2020.

McGovern entered the 2021 season as the Jets starting center. He suffered a knee injury in Week 16 and was placed on injured reserve on December 27.[3]

McGovern re-signed with the Jets on April 24, 2023.[4] He was named the Jets starting center for 2023, starting the first seven games before being placed on injured reserve on October 31, 2023.[5]

Personal life

In 2020, McGovern married Devin Dilling.

McGovern comes from an affluent family from Fargo, North Dakota, his grandfather Ron Offutt according to a Forbes article titled "The Sultan of Spuds" is one of the wealthiest people in North Dakota.[6] Some of his family members include Griffin Neal (Cousin):,[7] Keith McGovern (Father);[8] President of RD Offutt Company and Ron Offutt (Grandfather).[9] RD Offutt Farms is the primary supplier of frozen french fries for the McDonald's corporation.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2016 NFL Draft Results: Broncos select guard Connor McGovern. MileHighReport.com. Payne, Scotty. April 30, 2016. October 30, 2016.
  2. Web site: Jets Sign C Connor McGovern. Allen, Eric. NewYorkJets.com. March 30, 2020.
  3. Web site: Jets Place C Connor McGovern, TE Trevon Wesco on Injured Reserve. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. December 27, 2021.
  4. Web site: Jets Re-Sign C Connor McGovern. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. April 24, 2023.
  5. Web site: Jets Place 3 on Injured Reserve; Sign 2 to Active Roster. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. October 31, 2023.
  6. Web site: The Sultan of Spuds . .
  7. Web site: The Other North Dakotan in the NFL Draft .
  8. Web site: Connor McGovern making family proud as Broncos starting center . November 17, 2019 .
  9. Web site: Our History R.D. Offutt . June 2022 .
  10. Web site: The Sultan of Spuds . .