Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley received an encouraging message from LeBron James on Twitter Monday.

James’ response came after Barkley shared a photo of the two together after a Cavaliers’ game in New York.

Barkley is projected as a top-10 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. The draft begins April 26.

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