Conner grew up in Kent, Washington and attended Kentridge High School, where he played basketball and football and was a hurdler on the track team. As a senior, he won the state championship in the 300-meter hurdles.[1] Conner was not originally recruited to play college football and committed to run track at Idaho State before receiving an offer to also play football at the school.[2]
College career
Conner redshirted his freshman football season at Idaho State.[2] Conner was named honorable mention All-Big Sky Conference after finishing his redshirt sophomore season with 47 receptions for 792 yards and eight touchdowns.[3] He was named first-team All-Big Sky. after catching 34 passes for 685 yards and three touchdowns as a redshirt junior.[4][5] Conner entered his redshirt senior season as the 12th-most athletic player in college football on sportswriter Bruce Feldman's annual "Freaks List".[6] He finished the season with 42 receptions for 735 yards with four touchdowns and was named second-team All-Big Sky.[7] After the conclusion of his college career, Conner was invited to play in the 2022 East–West Shrine Bowl.[8]
On August 29, 2023, Conner was waived by the Dolphins and re-signed to the practice squad.[13][14] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024.[15]