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2017 NFL Mock Draft: First-Round Projections after Week 13

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) runs the ball during the first half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) breaks up the pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Robert Wheelwright (15) during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Madison, WI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) breaks up the pass intended for Wisconsin Badgers wide receiver Robert Wheelwright (15) during the fourth quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State won 30-23. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Ohio State. Gareon Conley. 20. player. 54. . CB

You could definitely make the argument that the Philadelphia Eagles should try to find a wide receiver or running back to give Carson Wentz some more weapons to work with. However, the Eagles could also use some help at cornerback, and this class has some great ones.

Wilson and King are off of the board, but the Eagles can still grab another potentially valuable cornerback in Ohio State’s Gareon Conley. The Buckeyes prospect already looks like a future outside corner with his 6’1”, 195-pound frame.

Conley does a great job of shadowing receivers and has the ball skills to make sure receivers don’t get their hands on the ball. Combine that with his athleticism and room to keep getting stronger, and Conley could quickly become an important part of Philadelphia’s secondary.

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