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NFL Draft 2017: Ranking the top 10 defensive backs

By Jerran Anderson

Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Iowa City, IA, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jabrill Peppers (5) carries the ball as Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Desmond King (14) defends during the first half at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley (8) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams (bottom) during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley (8) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams (bottom) during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley is the latest Urban Meyer product to hit the NFL Draft. Last year, Eli Apple was drafted 10th overall to the New York Giants. This year, Conley joins a group of talented Buckeyes players to hit the NFL Draft in the past few seasons.

He had 26 total tackles (21 solo, 5 assisted), 8 pass breakups and 4 interceptions in 2016 to earn second-team All-Big Ten honors. He was fifth in the conference and third on the team in interceptions last season.

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In 2015, Conley had 49 total tackles (33 solo, 16 assisted), 5 pass breakups and 2 interceptions. He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors in that season.

Conley was a trusted cornerback in coverage the past two seasons on Ohio State’s defense. He made 26 straight starts in 2015 and 2016 and enters this year’s NFL Draft as a top defensive back. The Buckeyes’ secondary allowed just 172.2 passing yards last season. He is currently projected to be a first round pick.

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