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Get to know: 4-star DB target Braylon Conley

Class of 2024 4-star CB Braylon Conley.
Arkansas cornerback target Braylon Conley has visited Fayetteville twice and is planning to return for an official visit in June.
Conley, 6-0, 170 pounds, of Humble (Texas) Atascocita, first visited Arkansas on Jan. 28 and also visited for two days in March.
He has approximately 30 scholarship offers from schools such as Arkansas, Texas, Southern Cal, TCU, Louisville, Wisconsin, Oregon, Auburn, Arizona State, Colorado and Washington.
Conley has a 4.36 grade point average and is considering engineering as a major. National recruiting analyst Tom Lemming of CBS Sports Network rates Conley a 4-star recruit.
He plans to make his official visit to Arkansas on June 23-25.
Nickname: Tubby
Favorite thing about playing DB: The sudden change of the positioning each play
Arkansas co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson and secondary coach Deron Wilson are: Really great guys
Funniest football moment: My punt return in the playoffs against Deer Park
If I couldn't play football, I would want to star in: Real estate
My mom is always on me to do: My school work
Must-watch TV: YouTube
Love or hate rollercoasters: Hate
What superpower would you choose if given the option: The ability to fly
My two pet peeves are: Loud, obnoxious people, and attention seekers
If you could meet a famous person, who would it be: NBA YoungBoy
My hidden talent is: Drawing
Your favorite fast-food chain and why: Chick-fil-A. I love the food and service.
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be: Seafood – boiled shrimp and fried fish
I will never ever eat: Cole slaw and oysters
Favorite junk food: Goldfish
My favorite sweet-tooth craving is: Watermelon Sour Patch Kids
Strangest thing I’ve ever eaten: Sushi
Who is your all-time celebrity crush: Khia Monique
If you could live anywhere, where would it be: Jamaica
I’m terrified of: Heights
Most unusual place you’ve fallen asleep: At a track meet
Love or hate horror movies and why: Hate. Just not a fan of those type of movies.
Cat or dog person and why: Neither
Do you think aliens exist: No
I get emotional when: I’m competing on the field. I'm hype when playing football and have a big passion for the game.
Best advice I’ve received: Respect is earned, not given.
Role model and why: My dad. He is hard-working and a stand-up guy.
Three words to describe me: Competitive, smart, laid-back
People would be surprised that I: Love Math
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