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4 The Record Mock Draft 2.0 Author: Michael Weitzner 1. Cleveland Browns: Sam Darnold, QB, USC Cleveland might have won the offseason already. Traded for Jarvis Landry and Tyrod Taylor but only had to give up a 3rd and a 4th to get them. Even if Taylor starts every game this season, there isn’t a future in Cleveland. The Browns should be looking for their future star at quarterback. Darnold has the size, arm strength, and the look of a franchise QB. And even with Darnold’s accuracy issues, the Browns will fall in love with his potential and take him #1. 2.  Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State It seems as though the Giants are riding Eli Manning to the bitter end. So a talent like Barkley is a must here. Look at what Zeke did for the Cowboys and Fournette did for the Jags. An elite running back can change an offense for the better and push a bad team into the playoffs. Running back has been the biggest issue with the Giants offense for the past few years. Barkley fixes the

4 The Record Mock Draft 1.0 Author: Michael Weitzner 1. Cleveland Browns: Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State A running back at #1? You’ve gotta be crazy! No, I am not crazy and Cleveland wouldn’t be crazy to make this move. Look at what Zeke did for the Cowboys and Fournette did for the Jags. An elite running back can change an offense for the better and push a bad team into the playoffs. There is also a practical reason for Barkley at #1: there are four good QBs in this draft, that means two of them will still be there at #4. Winning the draft is about playing the board masterfully and taking Barkley here gives you more options at #4. 2. NY Giants: Sam Darnold, QB, USC Wow did Darnold dodge a bullet here, almost getting drafted by the Browns but instead he gets to learn from Eli Manning for a year then takes the reins. Even if he plays right away, none of the QBs drafted in the first round will be paired with a better weapon the Odell Beckham Jr. Of course Darnold has