Saquon Barkley's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Saquon Barkley. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Saquon Barkley is a professional American football running back currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He gained prominence during his college career at Penn State University, where he established numerous school records for his offensive contributions over three seasons. Barkley opted to enter the NFL draft after his junior year, foregoing his senior season.
2004: Terrell Owens' Eagles Debut
In 2004, Terrell Owens also scored three touchdowns in his debut with the Eagles, a feat matched by Saquon Barkley in 2024.
2013: LeSean McCoy's Single-Season Rushing Record
In 2013, LeSean McCoy set the Eagles' single-season rushing yards record, which was later broken by Saquon Barkley.
2014: Mr. Pennsylvania Football Award
In 2014, Saquon Barkley was named co-winner of the Mr. Pennsylvania Football award for the top player in divisions AAA/AAAA.
November 1, 2016: Maxwell Award Semi-Finalist
On November 1, 2016, Saquon Barkley was named a semi-finalist for the Maxwell Award.
December 3, 2016: Big Ten Championship Game
On December 3, 2016, Saquon Barkley helped Penn State recover from a 28-7 deficit to beat Wisconsin 38-31 in the 2016 Big Ten Championship Game.
2017: Heisman Trophy and Award Recognition
In 2017, Saquon Barkley achieved significant recognition, finishing fourth in Heisman Trophy voting and third in Maxwell Award voting. He also received multiple national and Big Ten Conference awards, highlighting his outstanding performance and impact that year.
2017: Big Ten Opener
In Penn State's 2017 Big Ten opener against Iowa, Saquon Barkley recorded 358 all-purpose yards. He also set a school record for most all-purpose yards in a single game, earning him Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors.
2017: Co-Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
In the first game of the 2017 season against Akron, Saquon Barkley was named co-Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week after he ran 14 times for 172 yards, two rushing touchdowns, and a long run of 80 yards. He also caught two passes for 54 receiving yards.
2018: Drafted by New York Giants and Named Offensive Rookie of the Year
In 2018, Saquon Barkley was selected second overall by the New York Giants in the NFL draft. He set numerous NFL and team records, made the Pro Bowl, and was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.
2018: "Saquon Barkley Day" Declared
In 2018, the Pennsylvania General Assembly voted to make March 14 a state holiday known as "Saquon Barkley Day." He participated in a parade in his hometown.
2019: Ranked in NFL Top 100 and Team Captain
Entering his second NFL season, Saquon Barkley was ranked No. 16 on the NFL's Top 100 players for 2019. He was also chosen by his teammates as one of seven team captains for the 2019 season.
2019: Elected to 2019 Pro Bowl
In recognition of his rookie season accomplishments, Saquon Barkley was elected to the 2019 Pro Bowl, where he helped the NFC win the Skills Showdown.
2020: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2020, Saquon Barkley was ranked 31st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list after finishing his sophomore season with 1,000 rushing yards in his first two seasons, a Giants' record.
September 10, 2021: Jersey Number Retired
On September 10, 2021, Whitehall High School retired Saquon Barkley's jersey number (#21) in honor of his achievements.
2022: Named to Pro Bowl
In 2022, Saquon Barkley was again named to the Pro Bowl, showcasing his continued high level of performance.
2022: Pro Bowl Selection and Rushing Leader
In 2022, Saquon Barkley was named to the Pro Bowl and finished fourth in the NFL in rushing yards. He rushed for 1,312 yards and ten touchdowns and also had 57 receptions for 338 yards, and led the NFC in rushing yards.
2023: NFL Top 100 Ranking
In 2023, Saquon Barkley was ranked 31st by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
September 6, 2024: Eagles Debut with Three Touchdowns
On September 6, 2024, Saquon Barkley made his debut with the Philadelphia Eagles, rushing for 109 yards and scoring two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown in a 34–29 victory over the Green Bay Packers. This earned him NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors.
