Barkley of Penn State, was a second overall selection in the 2018 NFL Draft, and signed signed a four-year, fully guaranteed contract worth $31.2 million back in July.
The running back has only played five games for the Giants ahead of tonight’s match against the Philadelphia Eagles but he’s earning plenty of plaudits for his displays.
The 21-year-old will look back at 2018 as the year he got his big break with April a special month to remember.
In April, his girlfriend Anna Congdon gave birth to their first child just two days before the draft.
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Like the draft, when he was surprisingly selected as the second overall selection, Barkley received another surprise as he chose not to know the sex of his child.
Condong gave birth to Jada Clare Barkley on April 24, 2018.
Barkley took to Instagram at the time to share the special news with his legions of fans.
Alongside a picture of his newborn child, he said: “Words can’t even describe how I feel right now.
“You are the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen in my life.
“Thank God for blessing me with you in my life and into my arms.
“I pray that I can be the best father to you and help you grow into an amazing woman.
“I love you so so so much #DaddysLittleGirl Jada Clare Barkley 4.24.18”.
Barkley and Congdon have been dating since January 2017 and the pair have made no secret of their love for one another on social media.
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Back in June, Barkley sent a touching birthday message to his partner.
He said: “Happy birthday babe! Jada got the best role model as a mother”.
While she has also taken to Instagram in the past to share with her 98,000 followers her happiness at reaching their one year anniversary.
“One year with my king! who would've known that acting a little crazy on this day would lead to the start of what we have!!
“you have taught me so much in such a short period of time. thank you for your wisdom, patience & understanding--you are truly one of a kind. your love is never taken for granted.”
Congdon was recently in attendance with Jada to watch Barkley at the MetLife Stadium and could well be in the stands again this evening when they take on the Giants.