Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley is an American football running back who currently plays for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). The Giants selected him with the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He played three seasons at Penn State College, rushing for 3,843 yards and 43 touchdowns while also catching 1,195 yards and eight touchdown grabs. He was also named to the first team of the PFWA All-Rookie Team and was selected AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. Overall, he is a gifted footballer who wears the number 26 shirt.

Net Worth of Saquon:

Saquon Barkley is only 22 years old, but he has already begun to amass a large sum of money and fame. As of 2019, his net worth is projected to be between $25 million and $30 million. It’s only the beginning, since he still has a long way to go in his career. Furthermore, his current income is thought to be approximately $1,000,000. He is now under contract with the New York Giants for a four-year, $31,194,751 deal that includes a $20,767,092 signing bonus, $31,194,751 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $7,798,688. Overall, he is completely delighted with his profits.

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saquon barkley (Source: Twitter)

Early Life of Saquon:

Saquon first opened his eyes on February 9, 1997, in the Bronx, New York, United States. His horoscope sign is Aquarius, and his nationality is American. His ethnicity is Black. He follows the Christian faith. He celebrated his 22nd birthday with friends and family in 2019. Saquon grew up idolizing New York Jets running back Curtis Martin. His parents, Alibay and Tonya Johnson, gave birth to him. His father was a professional fighter. He has two sisters and three brothers. He went to Whitehall High School and then Penn State College after graduating from high school.

High School And College Career:

  • For his high school, he rushed for 3,646 yards with 63 touchdowns from his sophomore to senior year, including 1,856 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior.
  • He earned immediate playing time as a true freshman at Penn State in 2015.
  • In his first game, he rushed for one yard on one carry.
  • He rushed for 115 yards with a touchdown in his second game.
  • Saquon followed up that performance by rushing for 195 yards and 2 touchdowns on 21 carries in his third game.
  • He rushed for 194 yards on 26 carries against Ohio State.
  • Altogether, he had 182 carries for 1,076 yards and seven touchdowns during the 2015 Penn State football season campaign in his first year.
  • He was awarded second-team All-Big Ten (getting votes for the first team) and BTN.com Freshman of the Year.
  • He rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown in a 33-13 against Kent State which made the team win over the Kent State.
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saquon barkley (Source: CBS Sports)
  • He was named a semifinalist for the Maxwell Award on 1st November 2016.
  • Saquon was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year and First Team All-Big Ten after his regular season.
  • He added 25 carries for 194 yards, at 7.8 yards per carry, as well as a 79-yard touchdown that gave Penn State a 28-27 lead in his 2017 Rose Bown.
  • Overall, he set the Penn State record for rushing yards in a season by a freshman (1,076) and by a sophomore (1,496).
  • He had 14 rushes for 172 yards, two touchdowns, and a long run of 80 yards against Akron in his junior year.
  • Saquon was named co-Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week.

Professional Career of Saquon

 

  • He was a projected top 10 pick by many, declared his intentions to enter the 2018 NFL Draft on 31st December 2017.
  • He was drafted by New York Giants as the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
  • Saquon signed a four-year deal worth $31.2 million fully guaranteed featuring a $20.76 million signing bonus with $15 million of the bonus received immediately (remaining bonus received in October) on 22nd July 2018.
  • He made his first NFL touchdown, a 68-yard rush, in the season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
  • He had 106 rushing yards and a touchdown in the 20-15 loss.
  • Saquon finished with 130 rushing yards, including a 50-yard touchdown, along with 99 receiving yards, totaling 229 all-purpose yards as the Giants lost 34-13 against the Philadelphia Eagles. It was during Thursday Night Football.
  • He rushed for a career-high 142 yards and scored 3 touchdowns as the Giants won 38-35 in Week 11 against Tampa Bay.
  • He was elected to the 2019 Pro Bowl, where he helped the NFC win the Skills Showdown.
  • Saquon was ranked No. 16 on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2019.
  • He rushed 11 times for 120 yards, including a 59-yard run, in the loss score 35-17 against Dallas.
  • He suffered a high ankle sprain and was expected to miss the next 4-8 weeks against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 3.

Marital Status, Wife, Girlfriend, Child:

Saquon is not married and has yet to marry, yet he is also not single. He is in a relationship with Anna Congdon at the moment. On April 24, 2018, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter called Jada Clare Barkley. The couple is having a great time together, and he adores his girlfriend. The couple intends to marry in the near future.

Body Measurements of Saquon:

Many people have noticed Saquon because of his exceptional performance on the field. He has a very nice demeanor and a charming smile on his face. With a height of 5 ft 11 in, he has a superb athletic body build. Along with his ideal height, he also has an ideal weight of 106 kg (233 lb). Unfortunately, his other physical measures, such as his biceps size, waist size, and others, have not yet been released, but we will endeavor to add them as soon as possible.

Quick Facts About Saquon Barkley

Celebrated Name Saquon Barkley
Age 24 Years
Nick Name Saquon Barkley
Birth Name Saquon Barkley
Birth Date 1997-02-09
Gender Male
Profession Footballer
Nationality American
Ethnicity African American
Marital Status In Relationship
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Place Of Birth Bronx
Height 5 ft 11 in
University Penn State University
Horoscope Aquarius
Religion Christian
Father Alibay
Mother Tonya
Brothers 3
Sisters 3
High School Whitehall High School
College / University Penn State College
Weight 106 Kg
Body Type Athletic
Body Measurement Will Add Soon
Girlfriend Anna Congdon
Children 1; Clare
Net Worth Between $25 million to $30 million
Salary Around $1,000,000
Current Team New York Giants
Online Presence Twitter