INDIANAPOLIS – Gareon Conley is among six Ohio State defensive backs in two seasons to leave school early for the NFL draft. A year ago, safeties Tyvis Powell and Vonn Bell and corner Eli Apple left for the NFL. This year, Conley is joined by fellow corner Marshon Lattimore and safety Malik Hooker. But the threesome leaving OSU will have a leg up on last year’s group. While Powell went undrafted, all three of this year’s early secondary departures will not only be drafted but could all go in the first round. Lattimore and Hooker are each considered as top-10 overall picks. Conley is hoping to join his teammates as a first rounder. NFL.com’s Chad Reuter has Conley going No. 43 overall to the Philadelphia Eagles. Lindy’s Draft Guide has Conley as the No. 9 corner and going 53rd overall to the Detroit Lions. Check out video of Conley’s…
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