James Earl Conner, a running back with the National Football League’s Arizona Cardinals, was born on May 5, 1995. (NFL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft after playing college football for Pittsburgh. He received AFCA first-team All-American recognition and the ACC Player of the Year title in 2014.
Conner attended Pennsylvania’s McDowell High School in Erie. He played defensive line and running back for the Trojans’ football team. He carried for 1,680 yards and 26 touchdowns on 155 attempts as a senior. In August 2012, he agreed to play college football for the University of Pittsburgh.
Contract
The Cardinals and James Conner agreed to a three-year, $21 million contract. Conner received a guaranteed salary of $13.5 million, with a signing bonus of $6 million. Conner’s base salary for 2022 and 2023 are all guaranteed. On the fifth day of the 2023 league year, he will receive a $2 million roster bonus.
Salary per year
He will receive a roster bonus of $1.5 million on the fifth day of the 2024 league season. Annual per-game bonuses are available.
Net worth
James Conner’s net worth is $2 Million
