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Heading to Vanderbilt Conner has committed to Vanderbilt, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Conner started his career at Ole Miss, but he's spent the past two years at ECU. He became a starter in 2025, catching 23 of 35 passes for 333 yards and three touchdowns.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving East Carolina Conner will enter the transfer portal, per Max Olson of The Athletic.

Impact Conner was East Carolina's starting tight end this season, reeling in 23 catches for 333 yards and three touchdowns. The former Ole Miss signee finally made his mark at the college level, and now, he'll look to join a bigger program for his senior season.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores third touchdown of the year Conner hauled in all four targets for 55 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 58-24 loss versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Conner put together one of his best games of the season this week, tallying a season-high four receptions while scoring his first touchdown since Week 5. Prior to this week, the sophomore was in a little slump, with only one reception in each of his last three games.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first touchdown since Week 1 Conner had two receptions (on three targets) for 31 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 28-6 win versus Army.

Impact After tallying zero catches last week against BYU, Conner bounced back against East Carolina, recording his first touchdown since Week 1. The sophomore hasn't gotten a large volume of targets through the first five games, only tallying nine receptions in that span.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Katin Houser throws for 2 touchdowns and runs for another to lead East Carolina past Army 28-6

Katin Houser passed for 251 yards and two touchdowns, and East Carolina opened American Conference play with a 28-6 victory over defending league champion Army

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Three catches in win Conner hauled in three of four targets for 32 yards during Saturday's 56-3 victory against Campbell.

Impact Conner had a quieter week after tallying 98 yards and a touchdown in the season opener. The sophomore still figures to be an important part of the offense this fall, especially in the deep passing game.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown reception in loss Conner reeled in all two targets for 98 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 24-17 loss against North Carolina State.

Impact After only recording one reception last season, Conner made his presence felt early with a 79-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter to open the scoring for the Pirates. The sophomore is sure to have a much bigger role this season.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ole Miss Transfer TE Jayvontay Conner Commits to East Carolina Ole Miss Rebels transfer tight end Jayvontay Conner is reuniting with a former coach in his commitment to the East Carolina Pirates.

MAY 6, 2024 • SI.COM

Enters transfer portal Conner entered the transfer portal Tuesday, Brad Logan of 247Sports reports.

Impact After playing only one game during a 2023 campaign he eventually redshirted, Conner will consider offers from other colleges for his second season. He has four years of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE