In some quarters, it was thought Cleveland’s pick would influence the New York Giants. That turned out not to be the case, as quarterback Baker Mayfield was scooped up by the Browns. That left an unexpected decision to be made by Big Blue.
Would the team draft prohibitive fan favorite running back Saquon Barkley (Penn State) or quarterback Sam Darnold (USC)?
The G-Men wasted little time turning in their card with Barkley’s name etched on it. And with the New York Jets in the No. 3 draft position, they happily took Darnold with the next pick.