Conor Francis McDermott (born October 19, 1992) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams 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]
 McDermott with UCLA in 2016 | |||||||||||||
| No. 64 – Los Angeles Rams | |||||||||||||
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | October 19, 1992 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | The Ensworth School (Nashville, Tennessee) | ||||||||||||
| College: | UCLA (2012–2016) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2017 / round: 6 / pick: 211 | ||||||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||||
| Roster status: | Injured reserve | ||||||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||||||||||
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Early life
editMcDermott was one of two sons born in Nashville, Tennessee to Kevin Sr. and Deborah McDermott. His brother Kevin Jr. later played football in college and their father played college basketball for South Dakota State.[3]
McDermott attended the Ensworth School where he played tight end, offensive and defensive tackle positions during the course of his four years with the Tigers football team. In 2010, McDermott and his team won the State championship, with McDermott being named to the All-Conference team. By the end of his high school career, McDermott helped his team compile a 39-8 win-loss record.[3]
From 2009 to 2011, McDermott also played basketball. During those three seasons, McDermott served as team captain. The Ensworth Tigers won the state championship in 2009 and was later ranked No. 1 in the state in 2011. During his senior season, McDermott averaged 15.2 points per game and 8.5 rebounds per game. He earned Division II-AA and All-Mid-State first team selection honors.[3]
College career
editMcDermott joined the Bruins football team playing for the University of California, Los Angeles in 2012, the same year in which his brother played his last season for the team as a long snapper. During his freshman year, McDermott earned a place on the UCLA Athletic Director's Academic Honor Roll. McDermott did not play until the 2014 season after previously being held on reserve as an offensive tackle. He only played in the last seven games of that season, starting as a tight end. By the 2015 season, McDermott started in 12 games as a tackle. During his final season in 2016, McDermott started in 12 games as a left tackle. While at UCLA, McDermott studied Political Science.[3]
Professional career
edit| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 8+1⁄8 in (2.04 m) |
307 lb (139 kg) |
34+3⁄4 in (0.88 m) |
11 in (0.28 m) |
5.18 s | 1.81 s | 3.01 s | 4.58 s | 7.52 s | 28.5 in (0.72 m) |
8 ft 9 in (2.67 m) |
22 reps | |
| Sources:[4][5] | ||||||||||||
New England Patriots (first stint)
editThe New England Patriots selected McDermott in the sixth round (211th overall) of the 2017 NFL draft.[6] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[7]
Buffalo Bills
editOn September 3, 2017, McDermott was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills.[8]
On October 3, 2019, McDermott was waived by the Bills.[9]
New York Jets
editOn October 4, 2019, McDermott was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets.[10]
On November 20, 2020, McDermott signed a one-year contract extension with the Jets.[11]
On September 1, 2021, McDermott was placed on injured reserve.[12] He was activated on November 13.[13] 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.[14]
On March 9, 2022, McDermott re-signed with the Jets.[15] McDermott was waived during final roster cuts on August 30.[16] He was released on October 17 and re-signed to the practice squad.[17]
New England Patriots (second stint)
editOn November 22, 2022, McDermott was signed by the Patriots off the Jets practice squad.[18] He was named the starting right tackle and started the final six games of the season.
On February 22, 2023, McDermott signed a two-year contract extension with the Patriots.[19] He was placed on injured reserve on August 29, 2023.[20] He was released on September 8. The Patriots re-signed him to the practice squad on October 17, 2023.[21] He was signed to the active roster on November 25.[22] On April 29, 2024, McDermott was released by the Patriots.[23]
Los Angeles Rams
editOn August 6, 2024, McDermott signed with the Los Angeles Rams.[24] He was placed on injured reserve on August 28.[25]
Personal life
editHis older brother, Kevin McDermott, also played college football at UCLA and is the former starting long snapper for the Minnesota Vikings.
McDermott has stated he is a fan of basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire. During his senior season in 2016, McDermott pranked his UCLA teammate Eddie Vanderdoes by signing the back of his jersey during a fan appreciation event.[26]
References
edit- ^ Bean, DJ (April 29, 2017). "Pats trade up in sixth for UCLA tackle Conor McDermott". CSNNE.com.
- ^ Cox, Zack (April 29, 2017). "Patriots Trade Up To Pick UCLA Tackle Conor McDermott In Sixth Round Of NFL Draft". NESN.com.
- ^ a b c d "Conor McDermott" Profile at UCLA Bruins.com. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ "Conor McDermott Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "2017 Draft Scout Conor McDermott, UCLA NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
- ^ "Patriots select OT Conor McDermott 211th overall in 2017 NFL Draft". Patriots.com. April 29, 2017. Retrieved May 14, 2017.
- ^ "Patriots reach 53-man limit". Patriots.com. September 2, 2017. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Brown, Chris (October 3, 2019). "Bills release OT Conor McDermott". BuffaloBills.com.
- ^ Allen, Eric (October 4, 2019). "Jets Claim OL Conor McDermott, Waive DL Bronson Kaufusi". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2019.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 20, 2020). "Jets Sign OL Conor McDermott to Contract Extension". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Jets Sign 3, Place 3 on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com. September 1, 2021.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 13, 2021). "Jets Activate P Braden Mann, OL Conor McDermott; Place OL Chuma Edoga on IR". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Jets' Conor McDermott with incredible grab for big man touchdown". December 26, 2021.
- ^ Alper, Josh (March 9, 2022). "Jets re-sign Conor McDermott". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 30, 2022). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 27 Players to Trim Roster to NFL's 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 17, 2022). "Jets Sign T Mike Remmers to Active Roster; Release T Conor McDermott". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Patriots Sign OL Conor McDermott from the New York Jets Practice Squad". Patriots.com. November 22, 2022.
- ^ "Details on Patriots offensive tackle Conor McDermott's two-year contract extension". Pats Pulpit. SB Nation. February 22, 2023.
- ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Patriots Sign OL Conor McDermott to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. October 17, 2023.
- ^ "Patriots Sign OL Conor McDermott to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad; Release QB Will Grier". Patriots.com. November 25, 2023.
- ^ "Patriots Release OL Conor McDermott". Patriots.com. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Stu. "Rams sign offensive linemen Conor McDermott, Matt Kaskey and Alec Lindstrom; waive tight end Neal Johnson and defensive back Kenny Logan Jr". therams.com. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (August 28, 2024). "Rams sign DL Neville Gallimore, make other roster moves". TheRams.com.
- ^ "Conor McDermott" at Bruins Nation.com. Retrieved September 26, 2024.