Erie's James Conner beat the odds to even make it to the NFL now that he's there he's making his mark. The former McDowell Trojan ranks at #62 in the TOP 100 Players of 2019 but don't look for Conner to slow down this season as he becomes the Steelers first option in their running game.. As we count down to the kickoff of a new season even non Steeler Fans will be routing for Conner who has inspired an entire community of young people in Erie PA.