Saquon Barkley headshot
RB Philadelphia Eagles #26

Saquon Barkley Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
29
Height / weight
6'0", 233 lb
Experience
9th season
Drafted
2018 R1, #2

2026 Season

PPR PPG
7.0
Pos rank
RB33
Rostered
99%

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Saquon Barkley Bio

Saquon Barkley is a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, where he wears No. 26. Born February 9, 1997, in The Bronx, NY, he attended Whitehall and played college football at Penn State.

The New York Giants selected Barkley in round 1, pick 2, of the 2018 NFL Draft. Since then, Barkley joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024.

In 109 regular-season games since 2018, he has run for 8,530 yards and 55 touchdowns and caught 361 passes.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 9 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Giants2018–2023 New York Giants
5,211rush yds, 35 TD, 288 rec · 74 games
Best: 385.8 pts (2018)
Eagles2024–now Philadelphia Eagles
3,319rush yds, 20 TD, 73 rec · 35 games
Best: 355.3 pts (2024)
Regular-season rushing and receiving stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. Philadelphia Eagles Current team2024–present

    He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 34 of 35 games. Member of the Super Bowl LIX champion Eagles.

  2. New York Giants2018–2023

    Selected in round 1, pick 2, of the 2018 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 67 of 74 games.

  3. College: Penn State

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Transactions

  1. ContractAgreed to a two-year, $41.2 million contract extension with the Eagles.
  2. SignedSigned a three-year, $37.75 million contract with the Eagles.
  3. ContractSigned a reworked one-year franchise contract worth up to $11 million with the New York Giants.
  4. TenderDesignated the Giants' franchise player.
  5. ContractGiants exercised the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
  6. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New York Giants.
  7. SignedSigned a four-year, $31.2 million rookie contract with the Giants.
  8. DraftedSelected by the New York Giants in round 1, pick 2.

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About Saquon Barkley: Bio FAQ

How old is Saquon Barkley?

Saquon Barkley is 29 years old. He was born on February 9, 1997. 2026 is his 9th NFL season.

How tall is Saquon Barkley?

Saquon Barkley is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 233 pounds, and plays running back for the Philadelphia Eagles.

How much does Saquon Barkley weigh?

Saquon Barkley weighs 233 pounds, his listed weight on the Philadelphia Eagles roster. He is listed at 6'0".

What number does Saquon Barkley wear?

Saquon Barkley wears number 26 for the Philadelphia Eagles. He plays running back.

What position does Saquon Barkley play?

Saquon Barkley plays running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, wearing number 26. 2026 is his 9th season in the NFL.

What team does Saquon Barkley play for?

Saquon Barkley plays for the Philadelphia Eagles as a running back. He has been with the Eagles since 2024.

Where did Saquon Barkley go to college?

Saquon Barkley played college football at Penn State, after attending Whitehall (PA). The New York Giants drafted him out of Penn State in 2018.

When was Saquon Barkley drafted?

The New York Giants selected Saquon Barkley in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the 2nd overall pick, out of Penn State.

What round was Saquon Barkley drafted in?

Saquon Barkley was a first-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, taken 2nd overall by the New York Giants.

What pick was Saquon Barkley in the NFL Draft?

Saquon Barkley was the 2nd overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Giants in the first round.

Where is Saquon Barkley from?

Saquon Barkley went to high school in Pennsylvania, at Whitehall, before playing college football at Penn State.

When is Saquon Barkley's birthday?

Saquon Barkley's birthday is February 9. He was born on February 9, 1997 and is 29 years old.

How long has Saquon Barkley been in the NFL?

2026 is Saquon Barkley's 9th NFL season; he entered the league in 2018 as a first-round pick of the New York Giants. View his career statistics.

What teams has Saquon Barkley played for?

Saquon Barkley has played for the New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles. View his career statistics.

Has Saquon Barkley won a Super Bowl?

Yes. Saquon Barkley was a member of the Philadelphia Eagles team that won Super Bowl LIX after the 2024 season.