With all the talk about Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants during this offseason, the running back has continued to be a leader both on and off the field. That standard of excellence is epitomized by his nomination as the Giants’ Walter Payton Man of the Year finalist for the second consecutive season.
“I understand that God has blessed me with an unbelievable talent along with an unbelievable opportunity to play in the National Football League and to be a person that a lot of kids look up to,” Barkley said. “I want to make sure that with the time I have playing in the NFL and on this earth, I try to make a change, try to make an impact on someone’s life and fulfill my purpose.