"The 30-year-old has had an impressive season since signing for Leeds from Huddersfield Giants at the end of the 2024 campaign. Connor helped Leeds to their first top-four finish since 2017 and ended the season as the third-highest points scorer with 181, a tally which included seven tries, 76 goals and one drop-goal. He beat talismanic Hull KR half-back Mikey Lewis and Wigan Warriors' full-back Jai Field to the award - both of whom will contest Saturday's Super League Grand Final."
"Connor was presented the award during a ceremony in Manchester on Tuesday evening, alongside Wigan's Eva Hunter, who was named Woman of Steel, and Joe Coyd, who was named Wheels of Steel. Hunter won the top women's award off the back an impressive season for Wigan, during which they won a domestic treble, topped off by beating St Helens in Sunday's Women's Super League Grand Final."
Jake Connor was named the 2025 Steve Prescott MBE Man of Steel after joining Leeds from Huddersfield Giants at the end of the 2024 campaign. He finished the season as the third-highest points scorer with 181, including seven tries, 76 goals and one drop-goal. Connor helped Leeds to their first top-four finish since 2017 and played a pivotal role in the Rhinos' return to the play-offs through creativity and kicking. He finished ahead of Mikey Lewis and Jai Field in the voting. The award was presented in Manchester alongside Wigan's Eva Hunter, who was named Woman of Steel, and Joe Coyd, who won Wheels of Steel. BBC Sport reporter Matt Newsum highlighted Connor's mental toughness, improved application and discipline, and his play drew the best from teammates Lachie Miller and Brodie Croft.
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