Patrick O'Connell
Position: LB
Jersey #: 52
Date of Birth: December 31, 1998
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 230 lbs
College: Montana
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2023 by
First Team: (2023)
Last Team: SEA (2026)
Career Summary
Montana linebacker
Patrick O'Connell was a linebacker and team captain at Montana. The Kalispell native joined the Grizzlies as a walk-on.
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College Career
Production at Montana
O'Connell finished his Montana career with 242 tackles, 28.5 sacks and 45 tackles for loss. At the end of his career, the school ranked him sixth in both sacks and tackles for loss.
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Career Accomplishments
All-America and conference recognition
O'Connell earned All-America honors and was a two-time first-team All-Big Sky selection. He also finished third in voting for the Buck Buchanan Award.
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29732, 00-0038764, 1998-12-31, Patrick O'Connell, Patrick, O'Connell
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#175Linebackers
MFT Score: 51.3
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