Conner Vernon was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2013 and spent time on the Cleveland Browns' practice squad, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Detroit Lions.
12 Facts About Conner Vernon
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Conner Vernon was a three-year letterman at Gulliver Prep under coach Earl Sims.
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Conner Vernon had 131 career catches for 2,668 yards and 22 touchdowns.
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Conner Vernon caught 55 passes for 746 yards and three touchdowns, and returned 12 kickoffs for 295 yards.
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Conner Vernon rushed five times for 40 yards and returned six kickoffs for 143 yards and a 23.8 yards per return average and he earned second-team all-conference honours.
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Conner Vernon became the first player in ACC history to post multiple seasons with 70+ catches.
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Conner Vernon set a Duke Blue Devils record for career receiving yards with 3,749.
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Conner Vernon earned second-team all-conference honors for the third consecutive season and third time in his career.
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Conner Vernon was cut by the Raiders following the preseason but was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad before Week 17 of the 2013 Regular Season.
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Conner Vernon was waived by the Browns during training camp in July 2014 and quickly claimed by the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Conner Vernon was waived by the Bengals on August 8,2014.
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Conner Vernon was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions on August 11,2014.