Saquon Barkley added hardware to his trophy case on Thursday — and he might not be done this week, either.
Barkley, the former Penn State standout, secured Pepsi Rookie of the Year honors. The New York Giants’ do-it-all tailback beat out Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield for the award, which is determined by a fan vote.
Thursday’s news bodes well for Barkley entering Saturday night, when the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award is announced. That honor, however, is determined by the Associated Press.
It’s hard to deny the impact Barkley has had in his first year with the Giants.