Saquon Barkley is the type of running back who creates lasting images.
His 79-yard touchdown run in the Rose Bowl. His juggling touchdown catch against Michigan. His reaction to earning a Rutgers scholarship offer.
Not familiar with that last one?
"I spent eight years at Rutgers working in recruiting, and I don't remember seeing any kid more grateful to receive a Rutgers offer," former recruiting assistant Sopan Shah said. "He was legitimately happy. He came back later with his parents and committed strongly to us."
In the summer of 2013, Whitehall High School (Pa.