2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 12

Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs for a large gain after a reception during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

CB. Ohio State. Gareon Conley. 14. player. 87.

There isn’t a more glaring need for the Carolina Panthers than at cornerback. It looks like the decision to let Josh Norman walk in free agency was a costly one, and now the Panthers need to address the cornerback position in the draft.

With Wilson and King already drafted, Ohio State’ Gareon Conley is the next best cornerback prospect. Conley is able to shadow receivers and stay tied at their hip thanks to his athleticism. The Ohio State corner also has the ball skills to create a big turnover at any time.

Conley could probably stand to add some muscle to his 6’1”, 195-pound frame. If he can get a little stronger, then Conley has the potential to be a legitimate outside cornerback at the next level, and that’s something that the Panthers desperately need.

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