"Comfortable in the spotlight, earnest in his interactions, Barkley quickly became a mentor to the team’s young core and an ally to its proven pillars," Kubena explained. "Barkley, an avid golfer, organized outings to bond with dozens of players. ...[and] became an encourager within an organization that places a high value on player mentorship."

NFL history is staring Saquon Barkley and the Eagles right in the face, but with Super Bowl ambitions, they realize passing that shot up and resting is the sound decision.

Two images of Saquon Barkley stand out inside the wings of One is a close-up portrait of him as a member of the class of 2015 in black and white. He is looking directly into the camera and smiling faintly.

Two images of Saquon Barkley stand out inside the halls of Whitehall High, his alma mater. One is a close-up portrait of him as a member of the class of 2015 in black and white. He is looking directly into the camera and smiling faintly.