When it comes to looking for the best defensive backs in the country, it seems the 2017 NFL Draft will turn to the Big Ten. NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah included five Big Ten defensive backs among the top-50 prospects for this year’s draft. And that includes two in the top three – both from Ohio State. Buckeyes teammates Malik Hooker and Marshon Lattimore are Nos. 2 and 3 in Jeremiah’s top-50 list, behind only Texas A&M DL Myles Garrett. Fellow Ohio State DB Gareon Conley also found a spot on the list, as did H-back Curtis Samuel. Buckeyes rival Michigan had two DBs, do-it-all star Jabrill Peppers and fellow defensive standout Jourdan Lewis. Defensive lineman Taco Charlton ranked in the top 25. Wisconsin (Ryan Ramczyk, T.J. Watt) and Michigan State (Malik McDowell) had the Big Ten’s other players. Big Ten players in Top 50 of 2017 NFL Draft prospect list: No.…
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