Saquon Barkley is a running back who plays for the New York Giants of the National Football League. Drafted as a top-two overall pick in his draft class, after an incredible college career, Barkley came into the NFL with high expectations. So far, Barkley has been a key piece to his team’s offense.
Saquon Barkley went to Whitehall High School in Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania. In his final three years of high school, Barkley rushed for over 3,600 yards and 63 touchdowns. As a senior, Barkley scored 31 touchdowns. He was deemed to be a four-star recruit by multiple recruiting services. He made the choice to stay in the state of Pennsylvania for his college career, as he opted to go to Penn State University.
Saquon Barkley had a legendary career at Penn State as a running back. He never had under 1,000 yards rushing in a season and amassed 53 total touchdowns during his career with the Nittany Lions. As a freshman, Barkley set the Penn State record for the most rushing yards in a season by a member of the Nittany Lions with 1,076 yards on the ground. He set the sophomore record as well, rushing for 1,496 rushing yards.
Barkley’s junior year saw him match the 18 rushing touchdowns that he scored as a sophomore. But Barkley did it on 55 fewer carries as a junior, making the feat even more impressive the second time around. Barkley was named the Big Ten offensive player of the year for both his sophomore and junior seasons. Barkley’s final game came as a junior, when he scored two touchdowns in a win over Washington in the Fiesta Bowl.
After the bowl game at the end of his junior year, Barkley announced that he intended to enter the NFL Draft. Given his standing as a two-time Big Ten offensive player of the year, Barkley was a highly touted pro prospect.
Barkley was drafted second overall by the New York Giants in the 2018 NFL Draft. Running backs are typically not drafted that high, but the production and physical tools that Barkley brought to the table made him difficult to pass up on. Barkley made that decision pay off instantly with a rookie season that earned him offensive rookie of the year honors. He earned that distinction by putting up 2,000 total yards and 15 total touchdowns.
Barkley’s second year in the NFL saw his production decline slightly, as the Giants attempted to get rookie quarterback Daniel Jones ready to lead the team into the future. The Giants struggled offensively as a result of that decision, with Barkley not being spared. In year three, Barkley suffered a season-ending knee injury two games into the season. He hopes to return for the entirety of the 2021 campaign.
Saquon Barkley signed a four-year deal worth $31 million with the New York Giants in 2018 after being drafted by the team. The contract features a signing bonus of just under $21 million to make up for the modest base salary. Barkley is also featured in endorsements of international brands like Nike and Visa. In all, his net worth is estimated to be in the neighborhood of $25 million to $30 million.
Saquon Barkley is the son of Tonya Johnson and Alibay Barkley. He has five total siblings, with two brothers and three sisters, including his sister Aliyah. When it comes to his marital status, Barkley is married to Anna Congdon. The two have a daughter together, Jada Clare Barkley.
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