Robert Patrick McGovern (born October 1, 1966) is an American former professional football linebacker who played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots.
He earned first-team All-America honors as a senior, in addition to being named the Colonial League Defensive Player of the Year, receiving the George H. “Bulger” Lowe Award and taking home the New England Football Writers Gold Helmet.
McGovern was a part of teams which compiled an overall record of 34–9–1, including three Lambert Cup winners (1986, 1987, 1988), two Colonial League champions (1986, 1987) and the undefeated 1987 squad which was ranked No.
[5] After retiring from the NFL, McGovern attended Fordham University School of Law and worked as a prosecutor in the New York County District Attorney's office.
Following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, McGovern volunteered to serve on active duty with the United States Army where he deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq.