Oakland Raiders

Fans react to Raiders’ choice of Gareon Conley with 24th overall draft pick

Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley was selected by the Raiders with the No. 24 pick Thursday.
Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley was selected by the Raiders with the No. 24 pick Thursday. The Associated Press

The Raiders are hoping the reward surpasses the possible risk.

Oakland selected Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley on Thursday with the 24th pick in the NFL draft.

Conley is dealing with rape allegations, which is likely why he slipped to the Raiders. Conley, who has not been charged, denies the claims.

Here’s how social media is reacting to the pick.

This story was originally published April 27, 2017 at 8:31 PM with the headline "Fans react to Raiders’ choice of Gareon Conley with 24th overall draft pick."

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