Pittsburgh running back James Conner to enter NFL draft

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh running back James Conner is heading to the NFL.

Conner announced on his Twitter feed Saturday that he’ll turn pro after the Panthers face Penn State in the Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28.

The 21-year-old Conner had one year of eligibility remaining after redshirting during the 2015 season following a knee injury and a very public battle with cancer. The 2014 ACC Player of the Year returned this fall and ran for 1,060 yards and 16 touchdowns while helping the Panthers to an 8-4 record and the No. 22 spot in the final regular-season poll.

“I have given it everything I got and will do it one more time for my brothers