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NFL Draft 2018: Way-too-early ranking of top Pac-12 prospects

By Erich Hilkert

Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) speaks to an ESPN reporter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Sam Darnold (14) speaks to an ESPN reporter of the 2017 Rose Bowl game at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) throws against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning (3) throws against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second quarter in the 2016 CFP semifinal at the Peach Bowl at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

The third four-star recruit from the 2015 class hailing from the state of California, Browning headed north to Washington and, like Rosen, earned a starting spot in his true freshman year.

Last season, Browning progressed with a season that earned him Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year. Browning tied the Pac-12 record with 43 touchdown passes. He threw just nine interceptions and had 3,430 passing yards while completing 62 percent of his passes.

While Browning loses a first-round talent in John Ross, he still has Dante Pettis and the team’s slot receiver Chico McClatcher returns along with tight end Drew Sample.

Improving draft stock

Browning is coming off shoulder surgery and will need to prove he is fully recovered. He looked less than 100 percent against Alabama in the Peach Bowl. Was it a product of injury, or Browning simply struggling against a dominant defense?

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