Ohio State cornerback Gareon Conley, who was projected as a first-round draft prospect by many pundits before he was accused of rape by a woman earlier this month, might still be selected by a team in this week's NFL draft.
Three NFL general managers predict Conley will be selected Friday during the third round, sources informed of the situation told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport. NFL teams have been in contact with Conley's attorney, who has witness statements and video evidence related to the ongoing investigation, Rapoport added.
In a statement released Wednesday, Conley said the rape accusation against him is "completely false" and that he "did not commit a crime.