Steelers RB Jaylen Warren Powers In First Touchdown Of Season Through Snow
Nov 21, 2024, 9:28 PM
CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 21: Jaylen Warren #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball against the Cleveland Browns during the third quarter in the game at Huntington Bank Field on November 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND – The snow couldn’t stop former East High standout Jaylen Warren as he ran in his first touchdown of the season against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football.
After the Steelers were unable to get into the end zone through three quarters, Warren ended the drought in the fourth.
Former East High standout Jaylen Warren punches in six! 💪#LocalsInTheNFL #HereWeGo #NFL @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) November 22, 2024
Set up on the three-yard line, Pittsburgh handed it off up the middle and Warren bounced off tackles on his way to six.
The touchdown was Warren’s first of the season.
The former Panther took 11 carries for 45 yards and a score on the ground. He added three receptions for 19 yards through the air.
.@Nunless2 Heinz red zone touchdown! pic.twitter.com/FzLQ9CqBRR
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 22, 2024
Pittsburgh ultimately went on to lose after a last-minute TD from Cleveland, 24-19. The Steelers still sit atop the AFC North with a record of 8-3.
In nine games played this year, Warren has 75 carries for 303 yards and a touchdown. He’s added 21 receptions fr 142 yards.
About Jaylen Warren
Before his college career, the Salt Lake City, Utah native was a standout player for the East High Leopards.
Following his time in high school, Warren played for the Snow College Badgers and Utah State Aggies. During his two seasons with USU, Warren ran the ball 151 times for 821 yards and eight touchdowns.
After the 2020 season, the running back transferred to Oklahoma State. During his lone season with the Cowboys, Warren had 256 carries for 1,216 yards and 11 touchdowns. He helped the Cowboys reach the Big 12 title game with an 11-2 regular season record, including 8-1 in conference play.
Oklahoma State defeated No. 5 Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl. Warren ran the ball 19 times for 82 yards in the win.
Jaylen Warren gets a TD of his own!
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After the 2022 NFL Draft, Warren signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent.
As a rookie, Warren ran the ball 77 times for 379 yards and a touchdown. He also recorded 28 receptions for 214 yards. In 2023, he took 149 carries for 784 yards and four touchdowns.
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