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NFL Draft 2017: Ranking draft success by conference

By Jerran Anderson

Apr 28, 2017; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns first round pick defensive back Jabrill Peppers talks to the media at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2017; Berea, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns first round pick defensive back Jabrill Peppers talks to the media at the Cleveland Browns training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) blocks Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers offensive lineman Forrest Lamp (76) blocks Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Tim Williams (56) at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Conference USA

Conference USA had a good showing at the 2017 NFL Draft despite having just nine players taken. Six of those players were selected in Day 2 of the draft, while the rest went in the final day.

The Louisiana Tech Red Raiders led all teams in C-USA with three players selected. Former wide receiver Carlos Henderson was the highest pick as he was selected 82nd overall by the Denver Broncos.

Former Western Kentucky offensive guard Forrest Lamp was the highest player drafted from C-USA. He was taken 38th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers. Former teammate Taywan Taylor was taken in the next round by the Tennessee Titans as the 72nd overall pick.

Former UNC Charlotte 49ers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi was taken as the 65th overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. He became the first player ever out of UNC Charlotte to be selected in the NFL Draft.

Former Florida Atlantic Owls outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson was taken 103rd overall by the New Orleans Saints. Overall, players from six different schools were taken from C-USA.

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