Konar played high school football for the Fighting Irish of Vancouver College as a running back and linebacker.

[2][3] In 2011, Konar played college football as a linebacker for the University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds.

Due to poor grades, Konar was forced to leave UBC before the 2012 season and take classes at Capilano University.

[3] Konar recorded 16 solo tackles, five sacks, three interceptions, and four fumble recoveries in his one season with the Rams,[3] earning himself the B.C.

[5] He missed the entire 2013 season due to a torn ACL injury suffered on the first day of training camp.

[5] In 2014, Konar was named a first team All-Canadian after achieving 34 solo tackles, an interception, and a forced fumble.

[12] After making the active roster out of training camp, Konar debuted in the season opener against the Toronto Argonauts on June 27, 2015.