Conor Francis McDermott is an offensive tackle who plays for the New York Jets of the National Football League in the sport of American football. After playing college football at UCLA, the New England Patriots shortlisted him in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
In the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft (211th overall), McDermott was chosen by the New England Patriots. On September 2, 2017, he was released from his obligations.
The Buffalo Bills were the ones to pick up McDermott off of the waiver wire on September 3, 2017. On Wednesday, October 3, 2019, the Bills released McDermott from their roster.
On Thursday, October 4, 2019, the New York Jets picked up McDermott off of other teams’ waiver wires.
On November 20, 2020, McDermott extended his contract with the Jets for another year by signing a new agreement with the team.
McDermott was added to the injured reserve list on September 1, 2021. On November 13th, he was put on active duty.
McDermott scored the first touchdown of his career on December 26 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The touchdown came as a result of him collecting a ball from Zach Wilson, which allowed the Jets to extend their lead in the game.
On March 9, 2022, McDermott renewed his contract with the Jets by signing a new one.
How Tall Is Conor McDermott?
Conor McDermott is considered one of the tallest players on the Jets team. His height is 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) and has a body weight of 310 lb (141 kg).