Garrett McGhin

Height:
6-6
Weight:
302
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Tallahasse, Fla.
Major:
Health Communication

Has enjoyed a noteworthy developmental transition from special teams contributor to full-time starting role to a conference and now national honors candidate in just three-plus seasons … A Third-Team Preseason All-American Athletic Conference selection by Phil Steele’s College Football Preview Magazine … Also offers unmatched leadership capabilities and skills, both on and off the field, and ranks among the program’s most popular and community service-minded players … Flexibility and a “team-first” attitude has enabled successful contributions at every position on the offensive line during career … Will open preseason workouts penciled in as the Pirates’ top right tackle after making move over from the guard and center slots during the 2017 season … Work ethic, attention to fundamentals and technique immediately has been lauded by coaching staff … Displays impressive agility skills and quickness despite 6-foot-6, 302-pound frame … Significantly increased strength numbers for the third-straight off-season … In fact, was ECU’s 2018 nominee for the annual “College Football Freaks List” compiled by Bruce Feldman (Fox Sports, The Athletic) … Possesses a 425-pound bench press, a 635 squat, a 352 power clean and 5.1 40-yard dash … Redefined body during the spring and summer, dropping 25 pounds from listed 2017 weight of 327 … Originally reported to the Pirate program as a freshman weighing 250 pounds.

2017: For the second-straight year, started 11 of 12 contests … Came off the bench in American Conference opener at Connecticut … Opened games at three different positions during course of the year – five at right guard (Virginia Tech, BYU, Houston, Tulane, Memphis), four at center (James Madison, USF, Temple, UCF) and two at left guard (West Virginia, Cincinnati) … Was the offensive recipient of the prestigious Rock Roggeman Heart of the Pirate Award, which symbolizes enduring spirit and leadership … Also honored by selection as one of five team captains throughout the seasons … Anchored a line which helped play a key role for a unit which ranked 12^th nationally in passing offense (317.9 ypg) and 42^nd in total offense (425.6 ypg) ... Also part of five individual 300-yard passing games and one 100-yard rushing effort … A vital component for an offense which racked up 400-plus yards of total offense on seven occasions, including a season-best 596-yard total against the Huskies … Assisted in the establishment of two single-game school and AAC records – Trevon Brown’s 270-yard receiving day vs. Cincinnati and Gardner Minshew’s 52 completions at Houston.

2016: Opened 11 of 12 games at the left guard position during sophomore campaign … Projected as the Pirates’ top left guard to open camp and kept a stronghold on position for entire season … Recognized as a key anchor for a line that helped offensive unit average 467.1 yards per contest, which stood 23^rd nationally … Also provided protection for Top 25 ranks in passing offense (6^th/334.7), completion percentage (11^th/64.8) and fourth down conversion percentage (22^nd/60.0) … Supported Top 10 performances for two individuals as WR Zay Jones captured FBS stat titles in receptions (158), receptions per game (13.2) and receiving yards per game (145.5), while QB Philip Nelson was 7th in completion percentage (67.9) and 10th in completions per game (23.7) … Integral part of a Pirate offense that turned in the second-highest single-season passing attack in school history (334.7) and the fourth-highest total offense output (467.1) … Helped ECU amass 688 total yards vs. Western Carolina in the opener, which rated third on the school’s single-game list dating back to 1932, while its 488 passing yards vs. UCF is second in the program’s all-time annals … Credited with assisting unit’s compilation of 400 or more total yards in 11 of 12 games … On the ground, opened holes for three 100-yard rushing performances (Anthony Scott/120 vs. WCU, James Summers/114 vs. USF and 134 vs. Navy) ... Only non-start of season was at Cincinnati on Oct. 22 … Named team’s “most improved offensive player” following spring drills.

2015: Earned first collegiate letter as a redshirt freshman … Played in all 12 contests, primarily as a blocker on various special teams squads and as a reserve lineman … Made collegiate debut against Towson (special teams).

2014: Redshirted as a true freshman in the Pirate program … Contributed efforts on the offensive scout team to help prepare defensive line during game week … Signed with ECU in February.

High School: Starred as the Seminole’s starting tackle as a senior for coach Jarrod Hickman … Also experienced action as a tight end, recording a pair of catches for 12 yards to help FSHS to an 8-5 record in 2013 … Rated among the Top 140 offensive tackle prospects nationally … Reportedly turned in a time of 5.49 in the 40-yard dash, a 4.97 clip in the 20-yard shuttle, a 21.6” vertical jump, a power throw of 33.5 and a SPARQ rating of 54.57 according to ESPN.com … Committed to ECU on Dec. 6 prior to the Pirates’ trip to the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl … Had early aspirations of possibly being a two-sport athlete at ECU (baseball) … Said game-day atmosphere and environment at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium played a critical role in decision to attend ECU.

Personal: Full name is Garrett Blaine McGhin … Earned a bachelor’s degree in communications during ECU’s Spring Commencement Exercises on May 4, 2018 … Was a Dean’s List and Honor Roll performer in the classroom as an undergraduate … Currently working on health communication certification.