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New York Giants select Penn State RB Saquon Barkley in Round 1

10 things you need to know about the Giants' first round pick:

With the second pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected Penn State running back Saquon Barkley. Here are 10 things to know about the newest member of the team:

1. Barkley finished his career as Penn State's all-time leader in rushing touchdowns (43), total touchdowns (53) and all-purpose yards (5,538).

2. In his final collegiate season in 2017, Barkley was the recipient of the Paul Hornung Award as college football's most versatile player, the same award Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.