Saquon Barkley has been elected winner of the 23rd annual George Young-Ernie Accorsi Media Good Guy Award by the New York Giants Chapter of the Professional Football Writers of America for his professionalism and availability during the 2023 season.
The award is named for the two former general managers of the Giants and given annually to recognize a Giants player for his consistent and outstanding cooperation with the writers who cover the team on a daily basis.
Barkley received 10 of a possible 17 first-place votes from members of the chapter. Wide receiver Darius Slayton finished second in the voting for the second straight year. He received three first-place votes and appeared on a team-high 14 ballots, making this one of the closest votes in the history of the award. Linebacker Bobby Okereke finished third with three first-place votes. Guard Justin Pugh received the other first-place vote. In all, 10 different players appeared on at least one of the 17 ballots.
Barkley's name will be added to a plaque that honors all winners and resides in the media work room at the Giants' Quest Diagnostics Training Center.
View photos of Giants running back Saquon Barkley's time with the New York Giants.
Winners of the George Young-Ernie Accorsi Good Guy Award
2022 – RB Saquon Barkley
2022 – S Julian Love
2021 – DL Leonard Williams
2020 – S Logan Ryan
2019 – TE Evan Engram
2018 – WR Sterling Shepard
2017 – S Landon Collins
2016 – WR Victor Cruz
2015 – CB Prince Amukamara
2014 – RB Rashad Jennings
2013 – CB Terrell Thomas
2012 – S Antrel Rolle
2011 – WR Victor Cruz
2010 – DT Barry Cofield
2009 – DE Mathias Kiwanuka
2008 – QB Eli Manning
2007 – DE Justin Tuck
2006 – WR Plaxico Burress
2005 – RB Tiki Barber
2004 – QB Kurt Warner
2003 – WR Ike Hilliard
2002 – QB Kerry Collins
2001 – OL Lomas Brown