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LOOK: LeBron James shares message with Saquon Barkley

Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, tosses a football during Penn State Pro Day in State College, Pa., Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Barkley did not participate in the drills. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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Penn State running back Saquon Barkley, tosses a football during Penn State Pro Day in State College, Pa., Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Barkley did not participate in the drills. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
By Maghen Moore
April 10, 2018

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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