Jaylen Warren runs for the first touchdown of the season through snow

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CLEVELAND – Snow couldn’t stop the former East High standout Jaylen Warren when 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.

Lined up at the three-yard line, Pittsburgh handed it up the middle and Warren bounced off tackles en route to the six.

The touchdown was Warren’s first of the season.

The former Panther had 11 carries for 45 yards and a score on the ground. He added three receptions for 19 yards through the air.

Pittsburgh ultimately went on to lose after a last-minute TD by Cleveland, 24-19. The Steelers still sit atop the AFC North with an 8-3 record.

In nine games played this year, Warren has 75 carries for 303 yards and a touchdown. He has added 21 receptions for 142 yards.

About Jaylen Warren

Prior to his college career, the Salt Lake City, Utah native was a standout player for the East High Leopards.

After his time in high school, Warren played for the Snow College Badgers and the 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.

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 had 149 carries for 784 yards and four touchdowns.

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