Connor McGovern

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.

For the American football player born 1997, see Connor McGovern (American football, born 1997).

Connor McGovern
McGovern in the 2017 NFL season.
New York Jets
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1993-04-27) April 27, 1993
Fargo, North Dakota
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:306 lb (139 kg)
Career information
High school:Shanley (Fargo, North Dakota)
College:Missouri
NFL Draft:2016 / Round: 5 / Pick: 144
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • USA Today High School All-American (2010)
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Games played:47
Games started:36
Player stats at NFL.com

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.

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 from Fargo, North Dakota, some of his family members include Griffin Neal (Cousin):[3] and Keith McGovern (Father);[4] President of RD Offutt Company .

References
  1. Payne, Scotty (April 30, 2016). "2016 NFL Draft Results: Broncos select guard Connor McGovern". MileHighReport.com. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  2. Allen, Eric (March 30, 2020). "Jets Sign C Connor McGovern". NewYorkJets.com.
  3. https://cool987fm.com/the-other-north-dakotan-in-the-nfl-draft/
  4. 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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