Saquon Barkley is an NFL running back for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 season. Drafted second overall by the New York Giants in the 2018 NFL Draft, Barkley earned Pro Bowl selections in 2018, 2022, and 2024. He made history by being selected to the Pro Bowl in his rookie year. After spending six seasons with the Giants, Barkley joined the Eagles. Consequently, in March 2024, he signed a three-year, $37.75 million deal with the team and got a two-year extension worth $41.2 million (via Spotrac) on the back of a record-breaking year (2024). As of September 2025, Saquon Barkley has recorded 7,216 rushing yards, 48 rushing touchdowns, 321 receptions, 2,378 receiving yards, and 14 receiving touchdowns in his NFL career (via Pro Football Reference).
Before entering the NFL, Barkley played college football for the Pennsylvania State University from 2015 to 2017. During his college years, he earned the Paul Hornung Award (2017), was a Consensus All-American (2017), a Second-team All-American (2016), and won Big Ten Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year twice (2016, 2017). Barkley attended Whitehall High School in Pennsylvania, where he played high school football. As a senior, he rushed for 1,856 yards, scored 31 touchdowns, and made three interceptions. Rated a four-star prospect, he was recognized by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals, and Scout (via the official website of Penn State).
Saquon Barkley’s Height
Saquon Barkley's recorded height is 6 feet or 1.83 meters.
FAQ's On Saquon Barkley
A. Saquon Barkley plays as a running back.
A. Saquon Barkley played college football at the Pennsylvania State University.
A. Saquon Barkley recorded 91 receptions in his rookie year in the NFL.
A. Saquon Barkley was drafted by the New York Giants as the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
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