University of Delaware Athletics
Former Delaware Standout Lineman Connor Bozick Signs with NFL Detroit Lions
5/26/2017 3:33:00 PM | Football
DETROIT -- Former University of Delaware standout offensive lineman Connor Bozick has moved one step closer to his dream of playing professional football as he was signed to a free agent contract by the Detroit Lions this week.
Bozick, a 6-5, 320 lb. combination tackle-guard, will report to the Lions and take part in their pre-season camp. Former Blue Hen All-American linebacker Paul Worrilow, who played the past four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons and played in the Super Bowl this past February, signed with the Lions earlier this spring. The Lions will begin training camp July 23 in Allen Park, Mich.
“I'm excited to be joining a great organization like the Detroit Lions,” said Bozick, a hotel, restaurant, and institutional management major from Severn, Md. (DeMatha Catholic High School). “The coaches here are world-class and I can't wait to play more football and compete for a spot.”
Bozick was a five-year member of the squad and concluded his career this past fall as one of the top offensive linemen in Delaware history. He was a two-time All-Colonial Athletic Association selection, earning second team honors in 2016 and third team honors in 2015, and competed in both the FCS National All-Star Bowl and the Dream Bowl All-Star Game following the season. He also earned the Blue Hen Touchdown Club Outstanding Senior Lineman Award.
A versatile player who competed at both tackle and guard during his career, Bozick appeared in 46 career games with 24 straight starts to finish up his career and never missed a game since his redshirt freshman season in 2013.
As a senior in 2016, he started all 11 games and anchored an offense that led the CAA and ranked No. 8 in the nation for fewest sacks (11) and ranked No. 2 in the CAA in rushing (227.2 yards per game).
Bozick will be one of eight former Blue Hens in NFL camps this summer, joining Worrilow, quarterback Joe Flacco and tight end Nick Boyle with Baltimore, safety Mike Adams and offensive lineman Gino Gradkowski with Carolina, defensive tackle Zach Kerr with Denver, and defensive back Marcus Burley with Cleveland.
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