Physical, active corner with SEC-caliber upside but still proving the ceiling
In the 2025 season, Braylon Conley gave USC real snaps at cornerback, appearing in 9 games and finishing with 14 tackles, 1 pass breakup, and 1 forced fumble; he also opened the year in the rotation before losing playing time late, which tells you the staff saw both promise and inconsistency. A former three-star who developed into a rangy, competitive cover man, Conley stands out for his length, willingness to tackle, and disruptive flashes rather than pure ball production. He’s the kind of DB who can fit a physical defense, but he was not yet a locked-in every-down answer when he left USC.
