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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Darnold goes to New York, but not the Jets

By Brad Weiss

BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans passes against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Sam Darnold #14 of the USC Trojans passes against the California Golden Bears during the first quarter at California Memorial Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Berkeley, California. The USC Trojans defeated the California Golden Bears 30-20. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /
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PASADENA, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins looks to pass during the second half of a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Rose Bowl on September 30, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA – SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Rosen #3 of the UCLA Bruins looks to pass during the second half of a game against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Rose Bowl on September 30, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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Josh Rosen

Quarterback, UCLA

The San Francisco 49ers made a valiant effort in Week 5, as they nearly came back from two scores in the fourth quarter to beat the Indianapolis Colts. However, they failed to put up any points in overtime and were done in by an Adam Vinatieri field goal. The loss ran their record to 0-5 on the young season and has them in place to draft in the top three picks next April.

With that pick, they should bring in their new franchise quarterback. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is a genius at working with quarterbacks, and whoever they decide to draft, will certainly be in good hands. At No. 3, they should bring in Josh Rosen, who has proven to be one of the best signal-callers in the country this season.

Rosen plays his college ball at UCLA, so he will be staying in-state with the 49ers. While he does have a propensity to make bonehead plays at times, there is no denying how talented he is at the quarterback position. There may be some growing pains with him under center, but Shanahan has a six-year deal and needs to go after it with his players in place. Rosen would be a nice start.

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