NFL training camps begin later this month. The Arizona Cardinals open theirs on July 22. That leaves just a little more time for some final lists and rankings.
Leading up to camps, ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler had scouts, coaches and team execs vote for the top 10 players at different positions.
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Arizona Cardinals fans would likely argue that starting running back James Conner should be on that list.
Conner was snubbed, but not completely. While he did not crack the top 10, he did receive honorable mention with four other backs.
“He’s a load to bring down. Short strider with quick feet to slip tacklers, find slices of daylight. Good second-level burst. Runs behind his pads. Finisher. Underrated player.” — NFL personnel evaluator
Conner is rarely mentioned among the top backs in the league, yet he has an impact on games not unlike the very best.
But this fits Conner. He plays like he still has something to prove.
After two consecutive 1,000-yard seasons and now 30 years old, can he keep it up in 2025?
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: James Conner snubbed in top RB rankings by coaches, execs, evaluators