If Jets sign Kirk Cousins, is Saquon Barkley an option in NFL Draft? | Scouting report

It's probably the best-case scenario for the success-starved Jets. A way to completely reshape their offense, and set this team up for immediate playoff and eventual Super Bowl contention. 

Sign quarterback, Kirk Cousins in free agency, then use all those draft picks to round out their roster. And if the Jets go that route, Penn State's Saquon Barkley will be an intriguing option with the No. 6 pick. He'd give the Jets a do-it-all player, and potential game-breaking returner. 

Want some more information on Barkley? Here are a few scouting reports. 

No concern about Barkley withstanding an NFL beating. He has the body to take the punishment, and keep on going. Barkley stands 5-11, and weighs 230. 

Barkley's been one of college football's finest players these last three years, tallying 5,038 yards (rushing, receiving) and 51 touchdowns on 773 touches. He also averaged 27.8 yards per kick return and scored two touchdowns (18 attempts), and threw a touchdown. 

Barkley had his best rushing season in 2016, totalling 1,496 yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground. He also caught 28 passes for 402 yards and another four scores. This year, Barkley ran 217 times for 1,271 yards (5.9 average) and 18 touchdowns. He set career-highs in catches (54) and receiving yards (632), too.