Connor Galvin
Connor Galvin is an American football offensive tackle for the Baylor Bears.
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Position | Offensive tackle |
Class | Graduate student |
Major | Undecided |
Personal information | |
Born: | Katy, Texas |
Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Weight | 310 lb (141 kg) |
Career history | |
College | Baylor (2018–present) |
High school | Katy (TX) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life
Galvin grew up in Texas and attended Katy High School, where he helped them compile a football record of 12–1 as a senior. He was a four-star prospect according to ESPN, while being rated three stars by Rivals.com and 247Sports. He was rated the 18th-best offensive tackle according to ESPN and the 488th best player overall according to 247Sports.[1]
College career
Galvin committed to Baylor University over scholarship offers from UCLA, Florida, TCU, and Colorado. As a freshman, he played in all thirteen games, starting six at left tackle. His first start came against West Virginia.[1]
In his sophomore season, Galvin played in ten games, missing four due to injury, being a starter in nine. He started the first five games of the year before suffering an injury, coming back for their game against Oklahoma. He was a starter in the final four games of the year.[1]
As a junior, Galvin was named Preseason All-Big 12 and started eight games at left tackle.[1]
After his senior season, Galvin was named third-team All-American by Associated Press and was named the Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year.[2]
Rather than declare for the NFL Draft, Galvin announced that he would return to the team in 2022 as a fifth-year player.[3]
References
- "Connor Galvin - Football - Baylor University Athletics". Baylor Bears.
- Werner, John (December 2, 2021). "Baylor's Galvin emerges as Big 12 O-lineman of year". Waco Tribune-Herald.
- "Baylor's Galvin, Keith back for fifth seasons". Waco Tribune-Herald. January 7, 2022.