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Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley is a Philadelphia Eagles running back, NFL star, and beloved off-the-field personality.

Meet Saquon Barkley

Saquon Barkley is an NFL star running back known for his success with the Penn State Nittany Lions, New York Giants, and Philadelphia Eagles. He is also well-known for his keynote and motivational speaking. Saquon Barkley is available to be booked for corporate and private events. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group today to inquire about Saquon Barkley’s fees.

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Biography

Immediate College Football Star

As a true freshman at Penn State University, Saquon Barkley rushed for a Penn State freshman-record 1,076 yards. He was awarded second-team All-Big Ten honors and quickly became a college football star.

During his sophomore year, he continued to make history setting the Penn State sophomore record for rushing yardage at 1,496 yards.

After the regular season, Saquon was named the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, Big Ten Running Back of the Year, and First Team All-Big Ten.

In the 2017 Rose Bowl, he had 25 carries for 194 yards, averaging 7.8 yards per carry. After trailing 13–0, Penn State scored seven touchdowns on seven consecutive possessions. Barkley scored the first, fourth, and seventh touchdowns for Penn State. The team ultimately won the game vs the University of Southern California, 52–49.

Generational Running Back

Saquon continued his dominance in his junior year and in his final collegiate game rushed for 137 yards and two touchdowns, to give Penn State a 35–28 win over the Washington Huskies in the Fiesta Bowl.

Following Penn State’s Fiesta Bowl victory, he declared his intention to enter the 2018 NFL Draft. For his 2017 season, Saquon earned two Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week honors, was a Consensus First-Team All-American, and again earned Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and Big Ten Running Back of the Year awards while also adding Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year to his resume.

Following his three seasons at Penn State, Saquon held Penn State records for most career rushing touchdowns (43), most total yards in a single game (358 yards vs. Iowa), and became the first player to score a return touchdown and throw a passing touchdown in the same game.

New York Giants

After his career at Penn State and impressive testing at the NFL combine, NFL experts were calling Saquon a once-in-a-lifetime prospect. Ultimately, he went #2 overall to the New York Giants.

In his 2nd game, Saquon recorded 14 receptions, setting a Giants’ all-time franchise record for most catches in a game. He also tied the NFL single-game record for most catches in a game by an NFL rookie. Then in Week 14, in the Giants’ 40–16 win over the Redskins, he rushed for 170 yards and became the first Giants rookie to surpass 1,000 rushing yards in a season. 

After his rookie season, Saquon led the league in rushing yards, led the league in scrimmage yards, and was third in touchdowns. In addition, he broke the following records:

  • Most 100+ scrimmage yard games by an NFL rookie – 12 games
  • Most 50+ yard touchdowns by an NFL rookie – 5 (tied with Randy Moss)
  • Most receptions by an NFL rookie running back – 91
  • Most rushing touchdowns in a season by a Giants rookie – 11
  • Most total touchdowns in a season by a Giants rookie – 15
  • Most rushing yards in a season by a Giants rookie – 1,307

Rookie Year Awards

Barkley received numerous awards after his rookie season, including Pepsi Rookie of the Year, FedEx Ground NFL Player of the Year, AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, an AP All-Rookie team nomination, and a spot in the Pro Bowl.

Continued Success

Barkley found similar success during his sophomore season and became the only running back in Giants’ history to have 1,000 rushing yards in their first two seasons. Unfortunately, during Week 2 of his third season, he tore his ACL, ending his 2020 season. This 2021 season was equally limited after Saquon suffered an ankle injury in Week 5 and was later placed in the NFL’s COVID-19 protocol.

However, fully healthy for the 2022 season, he finished with 1,650 total yards and 10 rushing touchdowns, finishing first in the NFC in rushing yards and earning his 2nd Pro Bowl. Then in the playoffs, his 109 scrimmage yards and two rushing touchdowns played a crucial role in the Giants’ 31–24 Wild Card Victory over the Minnesota Vikings – the Giants’ first playoff victory since 2011. The 2023 season was equally impressive for Saquon, totaling 1242 yards and 10 touchdowns in 14 games.

Philadelphia Eagles

Despite his record-breaking success and interest in remaining a Giant for life, Saquon left the team for free agency after the team insisted that he prove his contract value on the open market. As a free agent, Saquon signed a three-year $37.75 million deal with the Philadelphia Eagles.

In his Eagles debut, Saquon rushed for 109 yards, two rushing touchdowns, and caught a receiving touchdown in a 34–29 victory over the Green Bay Packers, becoming the first Eagles player to score three touchdowns in their Eagles debut since Terrell Owens in 2004. 

In Week 7, he returned to MetLife Stadium, rushing for 176 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries in a 28–3 victory over his former team. More viral than his performance was his insistence that other players get playing time in the blowout rather than going for a personal record

Breaking More Records

Then in Week 9, Saquon recorded 199 scrimmage yards with two touchdowns, highlighted by the first-ever no-look, backward hurdle over a defender. In Week 12, he continued his dominance, recording 255 rushing yards and 302 total yards against the Los Angeles Rams. His 255 rushing yards were the ninth-most in a single game in NFL history and the most in Eagles history. His 302 scrimmage yards were also an Eagles record. Currently, he leads the league in both rushing and scrimmage yards while scoring the 2nd most touchdowns for a non-QB. He also has 4 NFC Offensive Player of the Week titles this season.

How to Hire Saquon Barkley

Find out how to hire Saquon Barkley to appear at your next event. Contact the Mollie Plotkin Group to inquire about Saquon Barkley’s availability and cost. When booking Saquon Barkley for an event, we need to know the type of venue and location the event will take place. Saquon Barkley is a popular choice for corporate events, private events, and virtual events. So, you can click the Check Availability button or contact us and an MPG Saquon Barkley booking agent will get back to you within 48 hours.

Saquon Barkley Booking Price

How much to book Saquon Barkley depends on the type of event. So, the cost to hire Saquon Barkley for corporate or private events is available by contacting a Mollie Plotkin Group Agent. Notably, Saquon Barkley is available for conferences, festivals, private parties, and events. Just contact the Mollie Plotkin Group and tell the booking agent the proposed date, time, and location.

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Hire Saquon Barkley

As he continues his Hall of Fame career, Saquon is available to be hired for appearances, Q&As, and keynote speaking. Well-known as one of the kindest, most personable stars in the NFL, Saquon is the perfect choice for any event.

Typically, we recommend a moderated fireside chat between Saquon and Eagles insider Dave Spadaro. This format allows both open Q&A for attendees and a structured discussion that can hit on themes of teamwork, change, resilience, overcoming obstacles, and more. If you would like to discuss tailoring Saquon’s fireside chat to your audience, schedule a Zoom meeting between Saquon, Dave, and the MPG team – we’ll work closely with you to curate the perfect talk for your event.

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