The Ohio State football secondary should be an intriguing unit to keep an eye on. It’s a tall order for it to live up to last year’s, which generated three NFL players. Both starters at safety, Vonn Bell and Tyvis Powell, were essential to last year’s defensive scheme, and were rarely out of position. In addition, cornerback Eli Apple was taken with the 10th overall selection. This year’s group is lacking in the experience department. Junior cornerback Gareon Conley is going to need to be a big-time player to set the tone. The corners Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Gareon Conley (8) hopes to be yet another first round draft pick. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports Conley is the unquestioned leader of this group with his experience. In his fourth year in Columbus, he has seen it all. He has displayed sound ball skills, and has shown steady development in his two years of play. At 6’0, 195, he has NFL caliber size. It remains to be seen if he can play at the next level, but all indications are that way. This year is obviously crucial for that reason. After Conley, the position gets a bit murky. Both Marshon Lattimore and…
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