The six feet, 26 years old, Saquon Barkley is in a league of his own. Drafted in the 2018 draft by the New York Giants as the second overall pick, Barkley has been nothing less than sensational. He has been named to the Pro Bowl twice in 2018 and 2022. What’s amazing is the fact that he got named to the pro bowl team the year he was drafted, shattering records on records.
The only knock to his career so far has been the injury which he faced in the 2020 season but he beat the critics yet again in 2022 by winning another Pro Bowl award. The young phenom attended Penn State and spent two years there. He grew up in the Bronx, NYC, and as a Jets fan.
How many injuries had Saquon Barkley had?
Saquon has mostly had injuries on his lower body and today we’ll take a detailed look at his injury history;
| Date | Injury | Further Details on his injury |
| Aug 13, 2018 | Thigh Hamstring Sprain Grade 1 | He missed a week with the injury but came back right after. |
| Sep 22, 2019 | Pedal Ankle Sprain Grade 2 | He suffered this injury in a game against the Buccaneers. |
| Sep 20, 2020 | Knee ACL Tear Grade 3 | This happened during week 2 and his season ended right there. |
| Sep 20, 2020 | Knee MCL Sprain Grade 2 | During the same game, he also had an MCL tear along with the ACL tear. |
| Oct 10, 2021 | Pedal Ankle Sprain/ Grade 1 | Barkley suffered an ankle injury during a game against the Cowboys. |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Cervical Neck Stinger | He had a stinger in practice but played his way through. |
Despite all the injuries he had, he has performed like a true professional and has remained to be some of the best in the league.
FAQs
Q. Who is Saquon Barkley?
A. Saquon Barkley is a professional American football player. He plays as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants.
Q. When was Saquon Barkley born?
A. Saquon Barkley was born on February 9, 1997.
Q. Where did Saquon Barkley play college football?
A. Barkley played college football for the Penn State Nittany Lions at Pennsylvania State University.
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