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Penn State's Barkley will make NFL draft decision after Fiesta Bowl

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Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is focusing on his team's appearance in the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl this weekend, before deciding on his future in the NFL.

"It could be the day after (the bowl game) I know I'm going to stay or going to leave. It could be the last day (to declare)," Barkley said, according to Dan Murphy of ESPN.

Barkley, a junior, rushed for 1,134 yards and 16 touchdowns on 199 attempts this season, adding 47 receptions for 594 yards and three more touchdowns. He also returned two kickoffs for TDs.

He's scored 51 total touchdowns over his three seasons at Penn State. Should he forego his final season of college eligibility and declare for the draft, he'll be one of the top running backs available.

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