Nick Wojton
June 25, 2024 7:45 am ET
Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Connor McGovern was named among the top-32 offensive linemen in the NFL by Pro Football Focus head into the 2024 NFL season.
The football analytics outlet went position-by-position and named the best players in their eyes.
In this ranking, McGovern shows up in the guard position despite the announcement that he will be playing center for the team in 2024. But he did previously play guard. Per PFF, he appears in the second half of this ranking–but just showing up is still a great sign.
Here’s what PFF wrote on McGovern, followed by the full 1-32 guard rankings:
[affiliatewidget_smgtolocal]McGovern earned a modest 55.4 PFF overall grade in his first season with the Bills in 2023, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. The former Cowboy allowed just 23 pressures across 695 pass-blocking snaps, and his 4.1% pressure rate allowed was a top-20 mark at the position.
He was an ever-present figure on the Bills’ offensive line, too, playing 1,135 snaps in the 2023 regular season, the sixth most among guards, and starting every game for the team. His 74.2 pass-blocking grade ranked 11th.
32. Cole Strange (Patriots)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 19: Cole Strange #69 of the New England Patriots looks on after the preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium on August 19, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
31. Mark Glowinski (Giants)
Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants guard Mark Glowinski (64) after a game against the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
30. Jonah Jackson (Rams)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 24: Jonah Jackson #73 of the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium on October 24, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
29. Damien Lewis (Panthers)
Oct 29, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks guard Damien Lewis (68) after the game against the Cleveland Browns at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
28. Peter Skoronski (Titans)
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Peter Skoronski (77) heads out for warm ups before a game against the Carolina Panthers at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.
27. Graham Glasgow (Lions)
Dec 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Detroit Lions offensive lineman Graham Glasgow (60) blocks against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
26. Nate Davis (Bears)
Dec 10, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive lineman Nate Davis (64) blocks against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports
25. Connor McGovern (Bills)
Nov 26, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills guard Connor McGovern (66) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
24. Ezra Cleveland (Jaguars)
Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Anton Harrison (77) guard Brandon Scherff (68) center Luke Fortner (79) Jacksonville Jaguars guard Ezra Cleveland (76)and offensive tackle Walker Little (72) huddle against the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
23. Will Hernandez (Cardinals)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 18: Andrew Billings #97 of the Las Vegas Raiders and Will Hernandez #76 of the Arizona Cardinals exchange words after a Raiders interception in the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
22. Daniel Brunskill (Titans)
Tennessee Titans offensive tackle Daniel Brunskill (60) heads to the field before a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.
21. Alex Cappa (Bengals)
Nov 5, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals guard Alex Cappa (65) stands on the field during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports
20. James Daniels (Steelers)
Oct 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard James Daniels (78) blocks at the line of scrimmage against Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Angelo Blackson (90) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
19. Shaq Mason (Texans)
18. Elgton Jenkins (Packers)
Nov 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) runs down the field with guard Elgton Jenkins (74) as he celebrates a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
17. Brandon Scherff (Jaguars)
Oct 29, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Brandon Scherff (68) blocks Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Cole Holcomb (55) at the line of scrimmage during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
16. Teven Jenkins (Bears)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 10: Teven Jenkins #76 of the Chicago Bears in action against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on December 10, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
15. Landon Dickerson (Eagles)
Dec 3, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles guard Landon Dickerson (69) against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
14. Isaac Seumalo (Steelers)
Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard Isaac Seumalo (73) at the line of scrimmage against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
13. Trey Smith (Chiefs)
Feb 11, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Trey Smith (65) poses for a photo after winning Super Bowl LVIII against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
12. Kevin Dotson (Rams)
Nov 26, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Rams guard Kevin Dotson (69) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
11. Quenton Nelson (Colts)
Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) was slow to get up after this play during game action at EverBank Stadium on Sunday, Oct 15, 2023, in Jacksonville.
10. Robert Hunt (Panthers)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Robert Hunt #68 of the Miami Dolphins looks on against the Buffalo Bills during the second half in the AFC Wild Card playoff game at Highmark Stadium on January 15, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
9. Wyatt Teller (Browns)
Dec 14, 2020; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns offensive guard Wyatt Teller (77) at the line of scrimmage against the Baltimore Ravens during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
8. Joel Bitonio (Browns)
Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns guard Joel Bitonio (75) is introduced before the game between the Browns and the Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
7. Zack Martin (Cowboys(
Nov 10, 2019; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tackle La’el Collins (71) guard Zack Martin (70) and center Travis Frederick (72) pull out in front of quarterback Dak Prescott (4) against the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
6. Kevin Zeitler (Lions)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – SEPTEMBER 13: Latavius Murray #28 and offensive guard Kevin Zeitler #70 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrate after Murray’s 8-yard touchdown run against the Las Vegas Raiders during their game at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Ravens 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
5. Quinn Meinerz (Broncos)
Nov 26, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos running back Samaje Perine (25) scores a touchdown against Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) and linebacker Sione Takitaki (44) after being pushed into the end zone by guard Quinn Meinerz (77) in the first quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
4. Tyler Smith (Cowboys)
October 8, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Tyler Smith (73) before the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
3. Sam Cosmi (Commanders)
Oct 1, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders offensive tackle Sam Cosmi (76) against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
2. Joe Thuney (Chiefs)
Jan 13, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard Joe Thuney (62) on the line of scrimmage against the Miami Dolphins in a 2024 AFC wild card game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
1. Chris Lindstrom (Falcons)
Sep 17, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63) reacts after a turnover on downs to seal a victory against the Green Bay Packers in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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