In the 2017 NFL Draft the Raiders took a chance on a talented cornerback out of Ohio State. The team had enough faith in him to pull the trigger despite him being in the middle of a rape allegation. The Raiders did their homework as Conley was cleared of all charges and everything seemed ready for the season. Unfortunately, a perplexing shin injury robbed him of nearly all of the 2017 season.
In his two games in Silver and Black, Conley showed flashes of brilliance. Although the sample size is small, there is reason to believe Conley will have a terrific second season.