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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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Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of the 2017 Cotton Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Western Michigan Broncos wide receiver Corey Davis (84) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the second half of the 2017 Cotton Bowl against the Wisconsin Badgers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

7. MAC

The Mid-American Conference had 12 players taken in the NFL Draft. This is a new record set by the MAC after seeing 11 players drafted back in 2005. The Western Michigan Broncos and Toledo Rockets tied with three players selected.

Former Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis was taken fifth overall by the Tennessee Titans. He ties for the conferences highest pick ever with former Buffalo Bull Khalil Mack (Oakland Raiders). Davis may have been picked ahead of schedule but he’s a player who will make instant impact in Week One.

Davis’ former teammate offensive guard Taylor Moton was taken in round 2 as the 64th overall pick. After Moton, however, the Broncos didn’t have their final player taken until the final round of the draft.

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Toledo Rockets running back Kareem Hunt was drafted the highest from his school as the 86th overall pick by the Kansas City Chiefs.

Ohio Bobcats defensive end Tarell Basham was taken 80th overall by the Indianapolis Colts but Davis was the only player taken in the first round.

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