Bill Conaty

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Bill Conaty
No. 63
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1973-03-08) March 8, 1973 (age 48)
Baltimore, Maryland
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
College:Virginia Tech
Undrafted:1997
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

William Buckley Conaty, Jr. (born March 8, 1973 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former professional American football player who played center for nine seasons for the Buffalo Bills, Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, and the Arizona Cardinals.

College career[]

Conaty was a four-year starter along the offensive line for the Hokies, starting a then record 48 straight games.[1] After starting his freshman year at offensive tackle, Conaty shifted over to center where he started his remaining three seasons. Conaty was a two time all Big East selection. During his senior year, he was named team captain and first team Sporting News All-American.

Professional career[]

Conaty signed with the Buffalo Bills in 1997.[2] In the 1997 season, he appeared in one game, a 28–22 loss to the New York Jets.[3] In the 1998 season, he appeared in 15 games and started one.[4] In the 1999 season, he appeared in seven games and started one.[5] In the 2000 season, he appeared in all 16 games.[6] In 2001, his fifth NFL year, he became the Bills' starting center,[7] replacing Jerry Ostroski. He started and played in all 16 games.[8] After the 2001 season, Conaty was named to the USA Today All-Joe team.[9] In the 2002 season, he appeared in 11 games.[10] In the 2004 season, he played for the Minnesota Vikings and appeared in eight games.[11] He finished his career on injured reserve with the Arizona Cardinals.

Personal life[]

In 2009, Conaty graduated from Rutgers School of Law and is admitted to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.[12]

References[]

  1. ^ Callahan, Kevin (September 17, 2017). "Will Conaty enjoying senior season for Moorestown with his famous father". South Jersey Sports Digest. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  2. ^ "1997 Buffalo Bills Starters, Roster, & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  3. ^ "Bill Conaty 1997 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  4. ^ "Bill Conaty 1998 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  5. ^ "Bill Conaty 1999 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  6. ^ "Bill Conaty 2000 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  7. ^ "2001 Buffalo Bills Starters, Roster, & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  8. ^ "Bill Conaty 2001 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  9. ^ "MOORESTOWN AND MEDFORD RESIDENTS NAMED TO CAMDEN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL'S HALL OF FAME" (PDF). Camden Catholic.
  10. ^ "Bill Conaty 2002 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  11. ^ "Bill Conaty 2004 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  12. ^ Schlabach, Mark; Wood, Norm; Glier, Ray (August 2011). Always a Hokie: Players, Coaches, and Fans Share Their Passion for Virginia Tech Football. Triumph Books. ISBN 9781617495625.


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