May the Force be with him.

Here’s an enjoyable Rolling Stone interview with Chris Conley, which focuses, not surprisingly, given the source, as much on his directing career as his football one.

In any event, every time Conley opens his mouth, you can’t help but be impressed with his thoughtfulness.  That certainly covers his immediate future.

Conley’s projected spot in the draft is wide ranging, anywhere from the end of the second round to the fifth round, the way ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. sees it.

“You hear tons of things,” Conley said, “and I wouldn’t disagree with (Kiper) on that range. It is a big range, but at the same time you understand more about the process, more about the league. It’s not something we worry about that much. I guess it’s something that more fans worry about. You look at the league and how many fifth rounder go on to be Pro Bowlers, how many first rounders have been busts. It’s really not about that at a certain point.”

We root for the Conleys in college football because they’re such good people.  In Chris’ case, you have the feeling he’ll be a success inside the NFL or outside, because that’s how he’s built.

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