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2018 NFL Mock Draft: What If Darnold Goes Back to School?

By Erik Lambert

Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Wyoming Cowboys quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes before the game against the Brigham Young Cougars at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators running back Kelvin Taylor (21) runs with the ball as Florida State Seminoles defensive end Josh Sweat (9) tackles him during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators running back Kelvin Taylor (21) runs with the ball as Florida State Seminoles defensive end Josh Sweat (9) tackles him during the first quarter at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

29. Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are living dangerously at the defensive end position this year. Not only did they trade away Kony Ealy for practically nothing, they’re relying on two men well into their 30s (Julius Peppers and Charles Johnson) to hold things down at the defensive end spots with limited depth behind them. Injuries are a definite risk with men of their age and the lack of a young upstart behind them is concerning. <p>Enter Josh Sweat. He along with Demarcus Walker wreaked havoc off the edges for an otherwise underwhelming Florida State defense in 2016. He’s got that desired mix of length and explosion off the edge. He could stand to add some extra weight and power to his frame. The building blocks are definitely there though. Under Ron Rivera’s direction he can be that next big thing in Carolina.</p>. DE. Florida State. Josh Sweat . 29. player. 87

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