Ki-Jana Carter wanted nothing more than to have Saquon Barkley join the “fraternity” of fellow No. 1 overall picks. Carter was selected at the top spot by the Cincinnati Bengals back in 1995, while Barkley, of course, just missed out, going second to the New York Giants in April’s NFL draft.
Still, Carter — the former Heisman Trophy runner-up and Penn State legend — believes Barkley is in a “great situation.” He and 1986 national champion Blair Thomas lauded the rookie after signing autographs prior to Tuesday’s New York-Penn League All-Star Game at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.