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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Saquon Barkley crashing QB party

By Brad Weiss

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Running back Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittney Lions carries the ball against the USC Trojans in the 2017 Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at Rose Bowl on January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Running back Saquon Barkley #26 of the Penn State Nittney Lions carries the ball against the USC Trojans in the 2017 Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at Rose Bowl on January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Defensiive End Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers attempts to make a tackle against Quarterback Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Cimson Tide during the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Clemson Tigers defeated The Alabama Crimson Tide 35 to 31. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 09: Defensiive End Christian Wilkins #42 of the Clemson Tigers attempts to make a tackle against Quarterback Jalen Hurts #2 of the Alabama Cimson Tide during the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium on January 9, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. The Clemson Tigers defeated The Alabama Crimson Tide 35 to 31. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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Christian Wilkins

Defensive Tackle, Clemson

In one of the more stunning upsets of the Week 1 schedule, the New England Patriots were beaten at home by the Kansas City Chiefs. For the Patriots, it should just be seen as a bump in the road, as they have enough talent to get back to a Super Bowl this season. However, due to the loss, they would be picking in the top-15 picks next April if the season ended today, so here goes nothing.

With the No. 15 overall pick, the selection of Christian Wilkins would be a steal. The defensive tackle for the Clemson Tigers is rated as a top-10 pick, but he could fall if the draft shapes up like this. Wilkins is an incredibly talented defensive lineman who can not only stuff the run, but is also fantastic at clogging up the middle and making life miserable for the opposing quarterback.

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is a defensive genius, and he would love a player with Wilkins skill set. Wilkins, like the Patriots, has played in big games over the last two seasons, and both were World Champions last year. The Patriots will likely have the last pick in the first round, or no pick at all, but Wilkins would be a fantastic addition if the wheels fall off this season.

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