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Saquon Barkley

RB

Drafted 2nd overall in the 1st round of the 2018 draft, Saquon Barkley arrived from Penn State. He's currently with PHI, in his 9th season in the league. His 30.3 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the RB average, in the 7th percentile. Few match his burst, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8,538 rushing yards and 55 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 232#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 1, 2nd overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2026

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
30.8

9th percentile among RBs

13 games · 203 touches

Volume×0.1+1.34
Receiving×0.14+0.36
Total EPA×0.24-1.76
Conversion×0.1-2.22
Ball security×0.06-0.15
Yards/carry×0.12-1.39
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.98

Week 1 projection · vs WAS

Methodology
Rush yds75.0 (22.1–127.8)54% 70.5+
Rush yds75.0 (22.1–127.8)54% 70.5+
Rush yds75.0 (22.1–127.8)54% 70.5+
Rush yds75.0 (22.1–127.8)54% 70.5+
Rush yds75.0 (22.1–127.8)54% 70.5+
Rush yds75.0 (22.1–127.8)54% 70.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rush TD0.5 (0–1)40% 0.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)59% 1.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)59% 1.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)59% 1.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)59% 1.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)59% 1.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)59% 1.5+
Rec yds23.8 (5.5–42.2)45% 25.5+
Rec yds23.8 (5.5–42.2)45% 25.5+
Rec yds23.8 (5.5–42.2)45% 25.5+
Rec yds23.8 (5.5–42.2)45% 25.5+
Rec yds23.8 (5.5–42.2)45% 25.5+
Rec yds23.8 (5.5–42.2)45% 25.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed94▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst97▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility56▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size79▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency13▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry8▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion4▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving82▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security19▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume86▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency9▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026PHI52.3418248
2025PHI30.31611407372732
2024PHI9916200513332782
2023NYG23.3149626412804
2022NYG50.61613121057338
2021NYG30.8135932412632
2020NYG34.4234660
2019NYG58.71310036524382
2018NYG7516130711917214

Career profile

Saquon Barkley has appeared in 110 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NYG (2018–2023), PHI (2024–2026).

He has rushed for 8,538 yards and 55 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 362 passes for 2,659 yards and 16 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2024 with PHI: 2,005 yards and 13 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 99.0, in the 99th percentile among RBs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
197
39/g
1
18
3.6/g
100
20/g
0
Away8
396
50/g
1
23
2.9/g
163
20/g
2
In division6
218
36/g
0
14
2.3/g
64
11/g
0
Out of division7
375
54/g
2
27
3.9/g
199
28/g
2
In wins2
92
46/g
1
9
4.5/g
87
44/g
1
In losses11
501
46/g
1
32
2.9/g
176
16/g
1
On grass5
271
54/g
0
15
3.0/g
58
12/g
0
On turf8
322
40/g
2
26
3.3/g
205
26/g
2
Indoors3
125
42/g
1
8
2.7/g
105
35/g
2
Outdoors10
468
47/g
1
33
3.3/g
158
16/g
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DEN26 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 1 yds, 0 TD31.4
Week 2WAS57 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD40.9
Week 3ATL51 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD50.8
Week 4NO52 rush yds, 1 TD · 5 rec, 74 yds, 1 TD61.6
Week 5DAL9 rush yds, 0 TD44.3
Week 11TB25 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 12PHI40 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD25.8
Week 13MIA55 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD62.4
Week 14LAC64 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 31 yds, 1 TD71.4
Week 15DAL50 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD25.6
Week 16PHI32 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, -4 yds, 0 TD20.7
Week 17CHI102 rush yds, 0 TD48.6
Week 18WAS30 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD37.3

Saquon Barkley — common questions

What position does Saquon Barkley play?
Saquon Barkley is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Saquon Barkley played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Saquon Barkley has played for NYG (2018–2023), PHI (2024–2026).
Where did Saquon Barkley go to college?
Saquon Barkley played college football at Penn State.
When was Saquon Barkley drafted?
Saquon Barkley was selected in round 1, 2nd overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Saquon Barkley scored?
Saquon Barkley has 71 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (55 rushing, 16 receiving).
What is Saquon Barkley's ScoutIndex Rating?
Saquon Barkley rated 52.3 for 2026, the 71st percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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