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10 Best Moments of the 2017 NFL Draft

By Jerran Anderson

Apr 28, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans first round draft pick Deshaun Watson poses with a jersey during a press conference at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans first round draft pick Deshaun Watson poses with a jersey during a press conference at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

6. James Conner: From Cancer to Pittsburgh Steeler

Emotions were running high at former Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner’s draft party. Conner waited a long time to hear his name called and when he finally did, emotions were running high.

The Pittsburgh Steelers picked Conner in the third round as the 41st pick (105th overall). He joins a backfield of Le’Veon Bell and Deangelo Williams to give the Steelers a strong stable of running backs. With Conner, the Steelers get a running back who can run and catch passes out of the backfield.

After missing all of the 2015 to battle lymphoma, Conner returned in 2016 stronger than ever. He returned in 2016 to rush for 1,092 rushing yards and 16 rushing touchdowns. He also had 302 receiving yards for three touchdowns.

His reward: a potential roster spot on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. Luckily for Conner he doesn’t have to travel very far either. The Panthers hosted their home games at Heinz Field, which is also the Steelers home stadium.

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