Conner rushed for 98 yards on 20 carries and caught a three-yard pass in Sunday's preseason loss to Atlanta.
Conner's Cinderella story took him to his preseason debut on Sunday and he didn't disappoint. With Le'Veon Bell's contract situation and injury history -- and DeAngelo Williams out of town -- Pittsburgh's backup running back situation is certainly worth monitoring. Conner's performance on Sunday provided reason for optimism, implying there may be hope beyond lackluster options such as Fitzgerald Toussaint. Conner carries plenty of upside, having averaged over five yards per carry in each of his four seasons at Pitt, an impressive feat for a 235-pound power back.