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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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Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) is defended by USC Trojans linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) in the second quarter during the 103rd Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl. USC defeated Penn State 52-49 in the highest scoring game in Rose Bowl history. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) is defended by USC Trojans linebacker Uchenna Nwosu (42) in the second quarter during the 103rd Rose Bowl at Rose Bowl. USC defeated Penn State 52-49 in the highest scoring game in Rose Bowl history. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Cleveland Browns

RB. Penn State. Saquon Barkley . 5. player. 53. The Cleveland Browns still have work to do before their roster is fully restored after years of mismanagement. They may have their quarterback of the future in place now with DeShone Kizer. Now they need to ensure his development can go forward without too many issues. Often the best way to do that is protect him. Not just with good blocking, mind you, but also a sustained and productive rushing attack. <p>So far Isaiah Crowell and Duke Johnson have formed a decent paring in the backfield but neither can be considered a top end back. Saquon Barkley would change that overnight. Penn State has a long history of great backs and he is reigniting that legacy with each impressive run he makes. The size, power, speed combination along with the good vision and never-die-easy attitude should make for quite the offensive addition.</p>

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