Connor McGovern

This former three-star recruit was an all-state performer on both sides of the ball in the trenches from Fargo, N.D. McGovern spent two summers during high school camping at Missouri. It was there that he caught the attention of the Tigers coaches, who eventually offered him a scholarship. McGovern also starred on his high school wrestling and weight lifting teams. He signed with Missouri in February of 2011. McGovern redshirted his first year with the Tigers. The following season he saw action in nine games, mainly on special teams. His breakout season came in 2013 as McGovern started all 14 games at guard. McGovern eventually made 40 consecutive starts over his final three years at Missouri playing right guard, right tackle and left tackle.

weaknesses

Has more difficulty with the speedy and quick players, particularly on the edge. He does have some stiffness, which is not surprising considering his strength. McGovern is not a truly natural bender.

strengths

McGovern's strength is his strength. He will emerge as one of the strongest prospects in this draft class regardless of position and possibly the strongest of all linemen. McGovern is a weight room warrior, bench pressing over 500 pounds and 225 pounds 40 times. He also broke school records in the squat (690 pounds five times) and reportedly squatted 785 pounds.

more important, he can translate that strength to the football field. for his size and with all that bulk, mcgovern can surprisingly move well and can get to the second level. he does have good, nimble feet. mcgovern gets out of his stance well and can drive defenders off the ball. he shows good awareness in zone blocking.

In pass pro, McGovern sets quickly and can slide his feet to mirror and stay in front of defenders. He's best in phone booth, where he can eat up defenders in tight quarters.

in our view

McGovern could be a late-round steal for someone. While he does have a future on the interior, McGovern has shown he can play both tackle spots in a pinch, which will only increase his value in the NFL. He has the size and strength that should translate well in the NFL power game on the inside.

Helped his team to consecutive state championships his final two seasons

was the Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of North Dakota as a senior

won first-team all-state honors on offense as a senior, and won the same honors on defense during his junior season

racked up 89 tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles on defense as a senior, while notching 49 stops and three sacks as a junior

played in an offense that ran a balanced attack, and is considered a strong run blocker coming into the college ranks

caught the eye of Tiger coaches after attending Mizzou summer camps for two summers

also lettered for his school in wrestling and weightlifting for two years apiece

high school coach - Steve Laqua.

Parents - Keith & Rondi McGovern

has family members from both sides of his family who live in the Kansas City and St. Louis areas, and has an uncle who attended the MU School of Law

lists hobbies as weightlifting, snowboarding, riding dirt bikes and wake surfing

plans to major in agricultural economics at Mizzou.