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NFL Mock Draft 2018: Way-too-early complete first round version

By Jerran Anderson

Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Tempe, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins quarterback Josh Rosen (3) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 2, 2017; Pasadena, CA, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates with tight end Mike Gesicki (88) after scoring on a 24-yard touchdown run in the second quarter against the USC Trojans 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) celebrates with tight end Mike Gesicki (88) after scoring on a 24-yard touchdown run in the second quarter against the USC Trojans 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 /

RB. Penn State. Saquon Barkley. 4. player. 51.

The Los Angeles Rams gambled on some young weapons for quarterback Jared Goff to throw to in this past draft. They could take a gamble on a running back in the 2018 NFL Draft. Penn State running back Saquon Barkley should do great things for them.

Barkley is prime for a run at the Heisman Trophy in 2017. With quarterback Trace McSorley under center, they have a chance to win the Big Ten Title and then some next season.

The rising junior has posted back-to-back 1,000 rushing yard seasons in 2015 and 2016. Last season, he was the 2016 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year with 1,496 rushing yards and 18 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 28 passes for 402 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.

Barkley led the Big Ten in rushing touchdowns and was second in rushing yards in 2016. After taking the conference by surprise last season, they’re sure to up the ante this year with Barkley in the backfield.

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