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NFL Draft 2017: Gareon Conley, accused of rape, won't attend draft, report says

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This comes as zero surprise, but on Tuesday, soon after rape allegations against him surfaced, Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley decided to not attend the 2017 NFL Draft.

Source: #OhioSt CB Gareon Conley has decided not to be in Philadelphia for the 2017 NFL Draft.

-- Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 25, 2017

The draft will be held in Philadelphia from Thursday through Saturday.

The Jets and Eagles showed significant interest in Conley leading up to the draft. Both the Jets and Eagles hosted Conley on a pre-draft visit, which underscores their interest in perhaps drafting him.