Kevin McDermott (American football)

McDermott was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a member of the charter class at Ensworth High School from 2005 to 2008. ==College career==

McDermott enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2008 as a walk-on tight end. In 2011, he was awarded a scholarship by then Bruins head coach Rick Neuheisel upon winning the long snapping job. During the 2011 and 2012 seasons, he started 28 straight games, played in two Pac-12 title games and two bowl games (2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl and 2012 Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl). While at UCLA, McDermott majored in Political Science and minored in Film and Television. ==Professional career==

San Francisco 49ers On May 7, 2013, McDermott signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent following the 2013 NFL draft. He started in all 16 regular season games and three playoff games, including the 2013 NFC Championship against the Seattle Seahawks. McDermott was released during final cuts before the 2014–2015 season. Denver Broncos McDermott was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos on September 3, 2014. He was released on September 9, 2014. Baltimore Ravens On October 20, 2014, McDermott signed with the Baltimore Ravens after incumbent long snapper Morgan Cox tore his ACL. He played in seven regular season games before being placed on Injured Reserve. Minnesota Vikings On April 3, 2015, McDermott signed a two-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings. On August 8, 2016, he signed a four-year extension with the Vikings. In Week 16 of the 2017 season, McDermott suffered a dislocated shoulder and was placed on injured reserve on December 30, 2017. In Week 4 of the 2018 season, McDermott lost the tip of his left pinky finger in an opponent's face mask. He finished the game and played the rest of the year. On August 11, 2019, McDermott was released by the Vikings after the team drafted Austin Cutting. ==Personal life==

McDermott is married to Lauren, a published author and UCLA alum. His father, Kevin Sr., played basketball at South Dakota State University from 1971 to 1974. His mother, Deborah, was inducted into the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame in October 2013. His younger brother Conor, a former starting left tackle for the UCLA football team, was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft. McDermott is Catholic. In 2018, McDermott graduated with his Master of Business Administration from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. McDermott is also a certified pilot. ==References==