Ian Conerly-Goodly, S, Southeastern Louisiana | 2026 NFL Draft Prospect Zoom Interview
Ian Conerly-Goodly has established himself as one of the premier safeties in the FCS. Entering the season, he earned 2025 FCS Football Central Preseason All-America recognition after returning to Southeastern Louisiana from a productive 2024 campaign at Troy University. This season, he earned Second-Team All-Southland honors, recording three interceptions—including a pick-six—while serving as a key leader for a Lions defense that ranked among the top units in the FCS.
As an NFL draft prospect, Conerly-Goodly offers an appealing blend of production, versatility, and experience. He has proven capable of adapting to multiple schemes and responsibilities, playing both safety positions and contributing effectively in the nickel. With 38 career starts and 277 total tackles, he consistently impacts games with his instincts, range, and effort. His explosive athleticism, high motor, and playmaking ability project him as a defensive back with immediate special teams value and the upside to develop into a reliable contributor in an NFL secondary.
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