James Conner

James Conner is an NFL running back (RB) born May 5, 1995, in Erie, Pennsylvania, and a McDowell High School alumnus. He played his college football in the Atlantic Coast Conference at Pittsburgh before entering the league in the 2017 NFL Draft, when the Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in Round 3 (No. 105). Conner’s NFL debut year was 2017, and he is listed at 6'1" (73 inches) and 233 pounds, wearing No. 6. Now with the Arizona Cardinals, Conner has 9 years of pro experience and a listed 2025 salary of $6,470,000. In the available 2025 regular-season sample (3 games started), his James Conner stats include 32 rushing attempts for 95 yards (3.0 yards per carry) with 1 rushing touchdown, plus 8 receptions on 9 targets for 38 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown. His contact balance shows up in 56 rushing yards after contact and 3 broken tackles as a runner, along with 3 broken tackles as a receiver. He also logged 4 red-zone rushing attempts and 1 fumble (0 lost). This James Conner NFL profile reflects a multi-use back with both rushing volume and passing-game involvement in a limited 2025 snapshot, while his current status is listed as IR.