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2017 NFL Mock Draft: The Final Edition

By Russell Brown

Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 19, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman Myles Garrett (15) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Nevada Wolf Pack at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 6, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Gareon Conley runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 6, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Gareon Conley runs the 40 yard dash during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Gareon Conley. 10. player. 16. **Conley was slotted in this spot prior to being accused of rape, which could greatly affect his status**<br /> Draft evaluators are starting to put Gareon Conley as their top cornerback in the draft. It won’t be something I do and I can’t figure out why. Maybe that’s just me being 100% invested into Marshon Lattimore or just not giving Conley enough credit. Honestly, though i’m still a fan of Conley and it’s clear that Ohio State is DBU (defensive back university). Some say that Haason Reddick has helped his draft stock more than anybody but what about Conley? He was sitting behind guys like Quincy Wilson, Jalen Tabor and Sidney Jones for months. Now he’s considered by some as the top guy at the position. <p>Most of the feeling with Conley has changed because of poor draft seasons by other cornerbacks but for what he did at the Combine as well:</p> <p>Height: 6’0<br /> Weight: 195 lbs.<br /> 40-yard dash: 4.44 seconds<br /> Bench press: 11 reps<br /> Vertical jump: 37 inches<br /> Broad jump: 129 inches<br /> 3-cone drill: 6.68 seconds<br /> 20-yard shuttle: 4.18 seconds</p> <p>From my film evaluations, Conley is more of a press corner than a zone coverage corner. He’s more hesitant in zone coverage but closes well for a tackle or pass breakup. He reminds me a lot like Eli Apple last year and a lot of that is because he filled into Apple’s role this past year at Ohio State. There shouldn’t be much hesitation for the Bills with Conley on the board. With Stephon Gilmore fleeing to New England, the biggest need on the Bills draft board has to be cornerback and this is a solid pick.</p>. Cornerback. Ohio State

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