Conor McDermott

Conor Francis McDermott (born October 19, 1992) is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UCLA, and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.[1][2]

Conor McDermott
No. 69 – New York Jets
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1992-10-19) October 19, 1992
Nashville, Tennessee
Height:6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:The Ensworth School
(Nashville, Tennessee)
College:UCLA
NFL Draft:2017 / Round: 6 / Pick: 211
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2021
Games played:36
Games started:6
Receiving touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots selected McDermott in the sixth round (211th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft.[3] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[4]

Buffalo Bills

On September 3, 2017, McDermott was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills.[5]

On October 3, 2019, McDermott was waived by the Bills.[6]

New York Jets

On October 4, 2019, McDermott was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[7]

On November 20, 2020, McDermott signed a one-year contract extension with the Jets.[8]

On September 1, 2021, McDermott was placed on injured reserve.[9] He was activated on November 13.[10] In a December 26 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, McDermott recorded the first touchdown of his career, catching a pass from Zach Wilson to extend the Jets' lead in the game.[11]

On March 9, 2022, McDermott re-signed with the Jets.[12]

Personal life

His older brother, Kevin McDermott, also played college football at UCLA and is the former starting long snapper for the Minnesota Vikings.

References
  1. Bean, DJ (April 29, 2017). "Pats trade up in sixth for UCLA tackle Conor McDermott". CSNNE.com.
  2. Cox, Zack (April 29, 2017). "Patriots Trade Up To Pick UCLA Tackle Conor McDermott In Sixth Round Of NFL Draft". NESN.com.
  3. "Patriots select OT Conor McDermott 211th overall in 2017 NFL Draft". Patriots.com. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
  4. "Patriots reach 53-man limit". Patriots.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017.
  5. Brown, Chris (September 3, 2017). "Bills part ways with RB Williams, WR Brown, LB Hodges; awarded claims on three players". BuffaloBills.com. Archived from the original on January 12, 2018.
  6. Brown, Chris (October 3, 2019). "Bills release OT Conor McDermott". BuffaloBills.com.
  7. Allen, Eric (October 4, 2019). "Jets Claim OL Conor McDermott, Waive DL Bronson Kaufusi". NewYorkJets.com.
  8. Greenberg, Ethan (November 20, 2020). "Jets Sign OL Conor McDermott to Contract Extension". NewYorkJets.com.
  9. "Jets Sign 3, Place 3 on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com. September 1, 2021.
  10. Greenberg, Ethan (November 13, 2021). "Jets Activate P Braden Mann, OL Conor McDermott; Place OL Chuma Edoga on IR". NewYorkJets.com.
  11. https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2021/12/26/jets-conor-mcdermott-with-incredible-grab-for-big-man-touchdown/
  12. Alper, Josh (March 9, 2022). "Jets re-sign Conor McDermott". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.


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