Saquon Barkley

BIRDSEED

► Previously selected as the Giants' Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee in 2022 and 2023 ... The award is considered the NFL's most prestigious honor and recognizes players who have demonstrated excellence on the field and a passion to impact the lives of others

► Created the Michael Ann and Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation ... The group's mission is to support the goals and dreams of youth through scholarships, educational assistance and athletics guidance

► Established the Saquon Barkley Center of Excellence with St. Luke's University Health Network in Whitehall, PA, to bring opportunities to underserved youth with a focus on physical activity and academics

► Comes from a family with a boxing history ... His father, Alibay, was an amateur boxer, while his great uncle, Iran Barkley, was a professional boxer and world champion in three different weight divisions

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

► Named the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and was recognized as an NFL MVP finalist by the Associated Press in 2024 ... Rushed for a franchise-record 2,005 yards, becoming just the ninth member of the league's 2,000+ yard rushing club (8th-most rushing yards in NFL history) ... Also earned first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors and completed his historic season with a Super Bowl LIX victory ... Finished as the third rushing champion to win a Super Bowl in the same season, joining Terrell Davis (1998) and Emmitt Smith (1992, '93, '95)

► Established an NFL record with 2,504 rushing yards in the regular season and playoffs in 2024, breaking the previous mark set by Terrell Davis in 1998 (2,476) ... Also became the first player in history to produce seven 60+ yard rushing TDs in a season (including playoffs)

► Registered the most rushing yards (255) and scrimmage yards (302) in Eagles single-game history on 11/24/24 at L.A. Rams ... Set the team playoff record for rushing yards (205) on 1/19/25 vs. L.A. Rams

► Voted to his second Pro Bowl and was selected a finalist for AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year with the Giants following the 2022 campaign, when he rushed for 1,312 yards and 10 TDs on 295 carries

► Honored as the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and earned Pro Bowl and PFWA All-Rookie accolades after the 2018 season, when he produced Giants rookie records with 1,307 rushing yards (2nd in the NFL), 91 receptions and 15 total TDs (11 rushing, 4 receiving)

NOTES TO KNOW

► Leads the NFL with 93.0 rushing yards per game dating back to 2022 (min. 30 games) ... Has registered the 2nd-most rushing yards (4,279) overall during that stretch, trailing only Derrick Henry (4,626)

► Ranks 4th among NFL RBs with 29 rushing TDs since 2022, behind Derrick Henry (41), Josh Jacobs (33) and David Montgomery (30) ... Also paces the league with 8 rushing TDs of 60+ yards since 2018

Hobbies: Hanging out with his family and playing golf (loves finding and exploring new courses) ... If he could have a career outside of football: TV personality talking about sports and life ... Surprisingly good at: Connect Four ... Karaoke song of choice: "Let Me Love You" by Mario ... Favorite athletes to watch: Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Davis ... Favorite TV show: Martin

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