Bill Conaty

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.

Bill Conaty
No. 63
Position:Center
Personal information
Born: (1973-03-08) March 8, 1973
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

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]

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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. Always a Hokie: Players, Coaches, and Fans Share Their Passion for Virginia Tech Football. Triumph Books. ISBN 9781617495625.


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