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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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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Haason Reddick (Temple) is selected as the number 13 overall pick to the Arizona Cardinals in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Haason Reddick (Temple) is selected as the number 13 overall pick to the Arizona Cardinals in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

5. American Athletic Conference

The American Athletic Conference made its presence known at this year’s NFL Draft with 15 players taken, a new record. The Temple Owls, Houston Cougars and South Florida Bulls each had three players taken in the draft. Six players were selected in the top 100 picks.

Former Temple linebacker Haason Reddick was taken 13th overall in the first round by the Arizona Cardinals. The Tennessee Titans took former East Carolina wide receiver Zay Jones in the second round with the 37th overall pick.

Former Houston Cougars linebacker Tyus Bower was the first player taken for his respective team. He was taken 47th overall by the Baltimore Ravens.

There was a variety of talent on display to be rewarded for the efforts on the collegiate football field. Even former Memphis Tigers kicker Jake Elliott was drafted. He was taken 153rd overall by the Cincinnati Bengals, one of three kickers taken in the whole draft.

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