Former <a href="https://www.on3.com/college/baylor-bears/">Baylor</a> standout, offensive tackle <a href="https://www.on3.com/db/connor-galvin-25563/">Connor Galvin</a>, has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions following the 2023 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-7, 293-pound tackle was a valuable member of the Bears offense since earning a starting spot at left tackle midway through his true freshman season.



“The Lions are signing former Baylor OT Connor Galvin,” detailed <a href="https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1652447403448958976?s=20">ESPN’s Field Yates</a>.<a href="https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1652447403448958976"></a>



He remained a feature of the Baylor offensive line through last season — starting all 13 games last season and setting a school record with 50 career starts. In 2021, Galvin earned national recognition after winning Big 12 Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year. Additionally, he was named a third-team AP All-American in 2021.



Galvin played high school football at Katy, TX, where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 31 offensive tackle in the 2018 cycle, according to the <a href="https://www.on3.com/news/on3-industry-ratings-rankings/">On3 Industry Ranking</a>, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.



<h2 id="h-what-nfl-draft-analysts-are-saying-about-connor-galvin">What NFL Draft analysts are saying about Connor Galvin</h2>



NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein <a href="https://www.nfl.com/prospects/connor-galvin/32004741-4c78-6490-1d09-90fd1c669897">shared his breakdown</a> on what Galvin brings to the NFL level, sharing his scouting take on the Baylor star. As Zierlein explains, Galvin’s ability to work multiple roles on an offensive line could be a huge factor in why he was selected on draft day.



“Finesse run blocker with agility, foot quickness and a feel for angles to carry his zone-scheme experience into the pros,” explained Zierlein. “Galvin is a scheme-specific blocker due to his lack of drive power and in-line block sustain. He might find that teams prefer him as an interior blocker due to his lack of desired arm length.



“He has plenty of body control and athleticism to pass protect against active pass rushers, but his lack of edge firmness and core strength will be a concern when he’s forced to match up against bull rushers. Galvin should offer both swing tackle and guard value, which should bolster his draft stock.”



Zierlein’s initial draft projection for Galvin was that he would be a late draft option, going in the seventh round of the draft or becoming a priority free agent for teams in need if he went undrafted.



Galvin’s quickness as a blocker is one of his high points according to Zierlein, but his raw speed didn’t stand out amongst his fellow offensive linemen at the combine. Galvin’s 40-yard-dash clocked in at 5.48 seconds, tied for second-slowest among linemen who ran official times this year. However, if he finds usage as an interior lineman at the NFL level his top speed shouldn’t be an issue.

select-connor-galvin-round-2023-nfl-draft-baylor-bears-offensive-tackle

On3 NFL Draft

5GOATs

Baylor offensive tackle Connor Galvin signs deal following NFL Draft

team image

Pro News

NFL News

NFL Draft News

NASCAR

NBA News

NBA Draft News

Culture

Sports Betting

About

Football

Basketball

Women's Basketball

Softball

Baseball

Alabama

Arizona State

Arizona

Arkansas

Auburn

Baylor

Boston College

California

Removed

Clemson

Colorado

Duke

Florida

Florida State

Georgia

Georgia Tech

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Iowa State

Kansas

Kansas State

Kentucky

Lettermen Row

Lettermen Lounge

Louisville

Maryland

Miami

Michigan State

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi State

Missouri

NC State

Nebraska

North Carolina

Northwestern

Notre Dame

Ohio State

Oklahoma

Oklahoma State

Ole Miss

The Main Board

Oregon

Oregon State

Penn State

Pittsburgh

Purdue

Rutgers

South Carolina

Stanford

Syracuse

Tennessee

Texas A&M

Texas

Texas Tech

UCLA

Utah

Vanderbilt

Virginia

Virginia Tech

Wake Forest

Washington

Washington State

West Virginia

Wisconsin

BamaOnLine

BOL Round Table

Inside Texas

IT Members Only

DawgsHQ

Dawg Walk

Scoop Duck

Recruiting & Sports

AuburnSports

The Corner

WeAreSC

GarryP's Trojan Huddle

The Wolverine

The Fort

The Lions Den

The Wolfpacker

The Wolves’ Den

GatorsOnline

Swamp Talk

Alabama A&M

Alabama State

Albany

Alcorn State

Abilene Christian

Appalachian State

Akron

Army

Austin Peay

Arkansas-Pine Bluff

Arkansas-Little Rock

Arkansas State

Air Force

Ball State

American

Wofford

Winthrop

Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Wisconsin-Green Bay

Wichita State

Western Carolina

Volleyball

Gymnastics

Men's Lacrosse

Women's Lacrosse

Men's Soccer

Women's Soccer

Women's Track

Men's Golf

Women's Golf

Men's Hockey

Women's Hockey

Men's Swimming

Women's Swimming

Wrestling

Men's Tennis

Women's Tennis

Annual $1

Annual Premium

Annual $1 

Monthly

Annual

Unlimited Access to This and All Articles.

Article (On3 Plus Rivals)

Forum (On3 Plus Rivals)

Intro

Join

College scoop, experts, and community - all in one.

Winback

Enters the transfer portal

Cooper Barkate

Sounds off on CBB eligibility

Mark Pope

USC expected to hire

Gary Patterson

Way-Too-Early Top 25

Crain & Cone

Where top targets are trending

Transfer Portal Intel