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Conor McDermott

Conor Francis McDermott (born October 19, 1992) is an American professional football offensive tackle. He played college football for the UCLA Bruins, and was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

McDermott 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.

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.

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.

McDermott 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.

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

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

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

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