James Conner (American football)

James Conner
Conner in 2023
No. 6  Arizona Cardinals
PositionRunning back
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1995-05-05) May 5, 1995
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High schoolMcDowell (Millcreek Township, Pennsylvania)
CollegePittsburgh (2013–2016)
NFL draft2017: 3rd round, 105th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Rushing yards6,065
Rushing average4.4
Rushing touchdowns60
Receptions289
Receiving yards2,255
Receiving touchdowns12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James Earl Conner (born May 5, 1995) is an American professional football running back for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. In 2014, he garnered AFCA first-team All-American honors and was awarded the ACC Player of the Year. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft.