James Conner (American football)
| No. 30 Pittsburgh Steelers | |||
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| Position: | Running back | ||
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| Date of birth: | May 5, 1995 | ||
| Place of birth: | Erie, Pennsylvania | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Erie (PA) McDowell | ||
| College: | Pittsburgh | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2017 / Round: 3 / Pick: 105 | ||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||
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James Earl Conner (born May 5, 1995) is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Pittsburgh, and was drafted by the Steelers in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. In 2014, he garnered AFCA first-team All-American honors and was awarded the ACC Player of the Year.
Conner attended McDowell High School in Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a running back and defensive lineman. As a senior, he rushed for 1,680 yards on 155 carries and 26 touchdowns. He committed to play college football at the University of Pittsburgh in August 2012.
As a true freshman in 2013, Conner played in 12 of 13 games. He made his collegiate debut during the Panther's season opening loss to Florida State and had eight carries for 34-yards. The following week, he scored his first career touchdown against New Mexico and finished the win with 12 carries, 119 rushing yards, and a season-high two touchdowns. On December 26, 2013, Conner had a season-high 26 carries for 226-yards and a touchdown during a 30-27 victory over BowlingGreen in the Little Caesar's Bowl. He was named the 2013 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl MVP. He led the team in rushing yards with 799 and rushing touchdowns with eight. Conner's 229 rushing yards broke Tony Dorsett's school record for rushing yards in a bowl game.
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