Saquon Barkley is a professional American football running back currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He was born on February 9, 1997, in The Bronx, New York, and played college football at Penn State, where he set multiple school records. Barkley was selected second overall by the New York Giants in the 2018 NFL draft. After several successful seasons, including being named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and multiple Pro Bowl appearances, he signed a three-year deal with the Eagles following the 2023 season. Barkley helped the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX, setting franchise records and rushing for over 2,000 yards in his first season with the team, and was named the AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He also broke the NFL record for most rushing yards in a single season during the Super Bowl run.
Early Life and Background
- Born in The Bronx, NY; family later moved to Pennsylvania.
- Attended Whitehall High School, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track.
- Highly rated recruit and committed to Penn State.
College Achievements
- Set Penn State records for all-purpose yards, rushing touchdowns, and receiving yards by a running back.
- Finished fourth in Heisman Trophy voting in 2017.
NFL Career Highlights
- Drafted second overall by the New York Giants in 2018.
- NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and multiple Pro Bowl selections.
- Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024, helped them win Super Bowl LIX.
- Set the NFL single-season rushing yards record, breaking Terrell Davis's previous record.
- Named AP NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2025.
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