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Philadelphia Eagles: Key prospects who have the most baggage

By Justin Grasso

Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley (8) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams (bottom) during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley (8) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams (bottom) during the first quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State

Gareon Conley is one of the two cornerbacks that have declared out of Ohio State. Talent-wise, Conley’s name may have been overshadowed by former teammate and first round prospect Marshon Lattimore. That was no longer the case on April 25. Reports came out that Conley was accused of rape in Cleveland earlier this month. Since the reports made plenty of rounds throughout the sports world yesterday, Conley and his representatives have denied the allegations.

Before the reports, the Eagles were showing some interest in the former Buckeye. The interest could have been inspired by the Eagles’ current safety and former Buckeye, Malcom Jenkins. He stated that he would like another Ohio State player with him on the defense and this year’s draft has a heavy set of cornerback selections. With Lattimore likely to go in the top 10, Conley stood out for the Eagles at 14. The allegations against him will most likely drop his draft stock no matter what. The Eagles have a tough choice to make if they are still interested in Conley.

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