Remembering Penn State’s Top Recruits Over the Last 10 Years

2015- RB Saquon Barkley

Looking back now it’s amazing to think that Saquon Barkley wasn’t even considered among the top-10 running backs available for the 2015 class. He was a three-star recruit who didn’t gain a lot of attention on the recruiting trail. His biggest offers came from Penn State, Pitt and Notre Dame.

Still, according to 247Sports, Barkley was ranked among the top portion of all recruits. He was ranked No. 123 overall in the nation, just edging out cornerbacks John Reid and Garrett Taylor as the top Penn State recruit in the class. He was ranked as the No. 14 running back and the No. 2 recruit in Pennsylvania.

With two seasons under his belt at Penn State, Barkley has already exceeded many expectations. He has 2,572 rushing yards and 25 rushing touchdowns and has been a big key to the Penn State offense.

Entering next year, Barkley has to be considered among the best running backs in the country. He’s a threat to break a big play every time he touches the ball and has become a human highlight reel with his spins, jukes, and hurdles.

Penn State struck recruiting gold with Barkley.