Jets Sign 5th Round Pick John Conner

By Phil Sullivan Posted On June 6, 2010

On Friday, the New York Jets announced that they have signed their 5th round draft pick, John Conner. Conner (5’11”, 246) is a fullback and was selected 139th overall by the Jets. He played his college ball at Kentucky.

He played in a school-record 53 games and earned 27 starts during his five seasons. Primarily a lead blocker, Conner finished his collegiate career with 247 yards and four touchdowns on 54 carries and 193 yards and four touchdowns on 25 receptions. He was granted a medical hardship as a freshman in 2005 after sustaining a season-ending injury.

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