Ja'Qurious Conley channeling Mortal Kombat into his everyday football routine

Posted Sep 10, 2021
North Carolina sophomore Ja'Qurious Conley cemented his reputation as a hard-hitter in high school. Conley brings mortal combat to playing strong safety. "I'm able to come down hill and, smack, just play hard. Last year was kind of difficult for me to learn the defense but this year, now that I'm getting the hang of it, it's easier to play faster and aggressive." (MSN.com)

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