john conner

 John Conner is a 2005 Lakota West graduate who spent six season playing fullback in the National Football League. In 2010, he was drafted 139th overall in the fifth round by the New York Jets, where he played from until 2012. He also played for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2012, then with the New York Giants in 2013, back to the Jets in 2014 and with the Buffalo Bills practice squad in 2015. At Lakota West, John played two years and had a senior season with 1,098 yards and 14 touchdowns. He was named to the Greater Miami Conference first team as a senior and also was an honorable mention player for the Southwest District team. John continued his football career at the University of Kentucky where he played in 54 career games rushing for 247 yards and four touchdowns. He also caught 25 passes for 193 yards and four touchdowns. In 2009, Conner was named to the College Football All-America team. In his NFL career, John played in 62 games, rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 12 receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown.