Penn State news by
Penn State's student blog

Topics

More

Saquon Barkley Named NFL, AP Offensive Rookie Of The Year

Saquon Barkley ran his way past Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield to win the both the NFL’s and the AP’s offensive rookie of the year awards on Saturday.


Not bad for a day’s work.

Barkley’s NFL debut was a season for the record books. He became the third rookie in league history to total more than 2,000 yards from scrimmage, set a record for receptions by a rookie running back, and broke the New York Giants’ rookie record for rushing yards. The fact that his highlight plays looked like something out of the Madden video game series didn’t hurt his case, either.

Despite making defenses look like peewee teams, beating out the competition wasn’t easy for Barkley. The dangerous-feeling Mayfield gave people a reason to watch Browns games this year by breaking the rookie passing touchdown record and getting the Browns their first win in more than a year.

This award is the latest Barkley received for his stellar rookie season. He was voted by fans as the Pepsi NFL rookie of the year earlier this week, and the Pro Football Writers of America also gave him offensive rookie of the year honors for his standout season. Additionally, Barkley played in the Pro Bowl.

Your ad blocker is on.

Please choose an option below.

Sign up for our e-mail newsletter:
OR
Support quality journalism:
Purchase a Subscription!

About the Author

Francesco de Falco

Francesco de Falco is a freshman from New York, NY majoring in broadcast journalism. When he's not too busy explaining to you that he lives in the actual city part of New York City, he's either talking about sports on PSU's CommRadio or spending absurd amounts of money on Madden 19. To contact him, email francesco@onwardstate.com or be one of his very few retweets @realdefalco on Twitter.

Follow on Another Platform
113kFollowers
157kFollowers
55.7kFollowers
4,570Subscribers
State College Links
Other posts by Francesco

Penn State Diver Hector Garcia Boissier Places Second With Historic NCAA Championship Performance

Hector Garcia Boissier took second at NCAA men’s swimming and diving championship in Austin, Texas, recording the highest tournament finish in program history.

[Photo Story] Penn State vs. Northwestern

After a soggy football Saturday, we rounded up our favorite photos from Penn State’s win over Northwestern.

Penn State Relay For Life Raises $41,519.93 Virtually

The event was done virtually this year due to the coronavirus, however many teams still participated in the event remotely.

Where To Eat In State College Late At Night: Your Penn State Drunk Food Guide

From tacos to pizza to egg rolls, State College has it all when it comes to late-night drunk food.

[Photo Story] Penn State vs. Northwestern

After a soggy football Saturday, we rounded up our favorite photos from Penn State’s win over Northwestern.

[Photo Story] Penn State vs. Northwestern

After a soggy football Saturday, we rounded up our favorite photos from Penn State’s win over Northwestern.

No. 11 Penn State Survives, Downs Northwestern 17-7

The Nittany Lions grinded through some ugly weather to advance to 5-0 on the season.

Gameday Coverage: No. 11 Penn State vs. Northwestern

Get ready for some ugly weather in Happy Valley.

 
Send this to a friend