When you talk about the trenches in football, Connor McGovern’s name always sneaks into the conversation. The New York Jets guard has been a steady wall in the NFL since 2017, and has logged over 6,000 snaps. He’s one of the league’s most durable linemen. But beyond the helmets and highlight reels, fans can’t help but wonder about the man behind the pads. Who’s the person cheering him on from the sidelines? Who is sharing the wins and losses long before the rest of us see them? It’s Devin McGovern — Connor’s wife and the heartbeat of his life away from the gridiron.

Who is Connor McGovern’s wife, Devin McGovern?

Devin McGovern, formerly Devin Dilling, has been with Connor through every stage of his career, even long before he became a steady name in the NFL. She’s not someone who courts the spotlight, and most of what fans know comes from Connor’s interviews or social media. There’s a fitness background there, and you can tell she’s more focused on their home life than on being “NFL famous.” Different compared to some of the glitz you usually see. 

Connor McGovern & Devin McGovern’s relationship timeline

Connor and Devin’s relationship has been easy to follow if you’ve paid attention to their social media. By 2020 they were already sharing big moments together, and that summer turned into the one fans remember most. In June, Connor called it a weekend he would never forget, which was right around the time they celebrated their wedding. The official date was July 16, 2020, with a ceremony at the Yellowstone Club in Montana. It was supposed to be a large Minnesota wedding, but the pandemic cut the guest list down to about 48 people. Instead of sulking over canceled plans, they leaned into it, and Connor has said he loved how personal it felt.

Connor McGovern & Devin McGovern’s kids

Connor McGovern and his wife, Devin McGovern (née Dilling), have two children. Their first child, a daughter named Dillon Lucy, was born in 2021 in North Dakota, weighing eight pounds and 15 ounces. In May 2024, the couple announced they were expecting their third child, though as of September 2025, there is no public confirmation of the birth. Devin McGovern is a fitness instructor and co-founder of the ABLE Games, an inclusive fitness competition promoting diversity and inclusion. She and Connor have also partnered with TNT Kid’s Fitness to develop the ABLE in School curriculum, aimed at fostering inclusivity in physical education.

For Connor, Dillon’s arrival marked a shift. He had already played over 6,000 snaps in the NFL by then, but fatherhood brought a different kind of pride. You can see it in the way he lights up when he talks about family on social media. And, for Devin, becoming a mom meant stepping into a role where she is balancing parenting with supporting Connor’s demanding career. Dillon has become the center of their world, and parenthood has brought them even closer.