NFL Draft 2017: 5 Riskiest First Round Picks
By Joel W. Cade
. Cornerback. The Ohio State University. Gareon Conley. 1. player. 28
La’el Collins should get a royalty check from Gareon Conley. Without Collins’ famous threat to refuse to play if he got drafted, Gareon Conley may go undrafted this entire weekend. Because of Collins, NFL teams are now able to investigate situations faster and more accurately allowing them to take chances on players like Conley.
Conley is as risky as it gets.
He is currently under investigation for rape allegations. If Conley committed the crime, he should be seriously disciplined by the court and immediately cut by the Raiders. If he did not commit the crime, he will be the steal of the draft.
The risk on Conley is off-field. His on the field production is worthy of a high first round pick. He played in the press cover 4 scheme at Ohio State. This past season he played slot corner at times in their nickel package. He is a diverse player who can fit multiple schemes. Along with Marshon Lattimore and Malik Hooker, Conley is one of three Ohio State secondary players taken in the first round.
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He is a potential shut down cornerback who can lock down an opponent’s top receiver. Or if he is cut, he can set back the Raiders secondary for years.