Steelers select James Conner in third round

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James Conner greets friends and family before his NFL draft watch party at Buffalo Wild Wings in Erie.

 

James Conner talks with Jester Weah and Rachid Ibrahim.
James Conner checks his phone while he waits.

 

James Conner watches the screen as the third round ticks away.
James Conner takes a call from his agent learning that he should expect a call from the Pittsburgh Steelers.
James Conner takes a moment to collect himself after taking a call from his agent.
James Conner takes a call from the Pittsburgh Steelers right before he’s drafted.
James Conner learns he’s a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
James Conner learns he’s a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
James Conner is mobbed after learning he’s a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
James Conner adjusts his new Steelers hat next to his mom, Kelly Patterson.
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