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Conor McDermott at a glance

UCLA’s Conor McDermott (68) is a former tight end turned offensive tackle.David Zalubowski/AP/File

Conor McDermott

Position: Offensive tackle. College: UCLA. Height/weight: 6-8/307.

Notable: Started 24 games at left tackle for UCLA over the last two seasons . . . Prior to taking over as the Bruins’ left tackle as a redshirt sophomore in 2014, his first starting action was as a blocking tight end . . . Took off in 2015, earning second-team All-Pac-12 accolades from conference coaches, an honor he matched in 2016, earning an invitation to the Senior Bowl . . . In 2015, the Bruins’ offensive line gave up 14 sacks all season, the second-lowest total in program history . . . Hometown is Nashville, where he attended Ensworth High School . . . Named Mr. Basketball in the state of Tennessee in 2011 . . . Played tight end, offensive and defensive tackle in high school, serving as captain in 2009 and 2011 . . . His father, Kevin, played basketball for South Dakota State and his older brother, Kevin, was a long snapper for UCLA from 2008-11.

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