Saquon voted to Big Ten Network's All-Decade Team
This week, the Big Ten Network began unveiling the Big Ten Football All-Decade Team from 2010-2019. Following his phenomenal career as a Nittany Lion, it should come as no surprise that Saquon Barkley was the first name revealed on the list.
In only three seasons, Barkley ran the ball 671 times for 3,843 yards (5.7 yards per carry) and 43 touchdowns while adding 102 receptions for 1,195 yards and an additional eight touchdowns.
The talented running back got better as his collegiate career went on. As a true freshman, Barkley was named Second-Team All-Big Ten after rushing for 1,076 yards and seven touchdowns. His numbers took a significant jump in his sophomore campaign as he finished the season with nearly 1,900 total yards from scrimmage with 18 rushing touchdowns and four receiving scores. His accolades that year include First-Team All-Big Ten, the Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year award (given to the Big Ten's top running back) and the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year Award.
Barkley saved his best for his final season as a Nittany Lion. In 13 games as a junior, the Bronx native took 217 carries for 1,271 yards (5.9 yards per carry) and 18 touchdowns, adding 54 receptions for 632 yards and three more touchdowns. He also returned 15 kickoffs for 426 yards (28.4 yards per return) and two touchdowns.
Barkley was once again named First-Team All-Big Ten in addition to his first selection as a Consensus All-American. He was given the Ameche-Dayne Running Back of the Year award and the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year. He was also named the winner of the Rodgers-Dwight Return Specialist of the Year award, given to the conference's top return specialist, and the Paul Hornung Award.
Barkley currently holds the Penn State record for most rushing touchdowns and is second in the school's history in rushing yards.
View photos of Giants running back Saquon Barkley's time with the New York Giants.