Player Story
James Conner story
James Conner built his college career from 2013 through 2016 as a running back from Erie, PA wearing No. 24, spending time with Pittsburgh. The clearest part of James Conner's career was his backfield work: 3,733 rushing yards, 668 carries, 52 rushing touchdowns, and 412 receiving yards across 39 career games in the available record. His largest box-score season came in 2014 with Pittsburgh. Those numbers show where he fit, how often the ball or action found him, and how his role developed over time.
The value of the career arc is that it connects production to role, not just a name on a roster. His career also includes 412 receiving yards and 1 tackle, giving the story more than a single-category snapshot. With 39 career games in the available record, his career has enough shape to show both opportunity and production across Pittsburgh.
The arc is straightforward: James Conner moved through the depth chart, found a larger role, and turned that opportunity into production that can be understood through standard football numbers.