2022

Played in four games as a backup offensive lineman, making his collegiate debut against Cal Poly (10/22/22).
Redshirted.

High School

Was a three-year starter at El Modena High School in Orange, Calif., where he was coached by Matt Mitchell and also competed on the track and field team.
During his senior season, led the Vanguards to the semifinals of the CIF playoffs.
Named First Team All-League and First Team All-CIF in 2021 along with Third Team All-Country Offensive Lineman recognition as well.
Named top-10 offensive lineman for Orange County and the varsity Outstanding Lineman of the Year
Was a track and field captain in 2022 and was named the North Hills League MVP.
Broke a 19-year-old school record in the discus and was named First Team All-County and First Team All-CIF for his efforts.
Was the North Hills League Champion in both the shot put and the discus, going on to win the Orange County discus championship.
At the CIF-SS Division 2 Finals, he was a top-three medalist in both the discus and the shot put, and was a top-nine finalist in those events at the CIF-SS Master’s Meet.
Ranked in the top-10 in the discus in California and was named the 2022 El Modena Male Athlete of the Year.

Coach Aaron Best on Conner: "In the recruiting process, we are highly-motivated as coaches by student-athletes who want to come to Eastern and aren't just feeling out the recruiting process. We want them to feel a connection to the staff, to the players, to the city, to the school, to the department, and to the team. He was one of those guys. When he came up on an unofficial visit, he certainly perked up after a lot of the conversations he had with people who were here on campus. He saw himself here. We need length and athleticism and that's what stood out on film. We pushed that arena more in recent years, being more athletic upfront on the offensive line world. We have some really good young players, but he has a great career ahead of him. I wouldn't say he is new to the game, but he's new to the position and we can't wait to see his work once he gets coached in the college setting here at Eastern. I emphasize that he wants to be an Eagle, he looks forward to being an Eagle, and we're excited to get him on board."

Personal

Born on Feb. 4, 2004 in Irvine, Calif.
Parents are Christine and Robert Conner.
Intends on majoring in Business at Eastern Washington.

Dylan Conner