Congratulations Pouring In For Eagles Star Saquon Barkley originally appeared on The Spun.
Congratulations are pouring in for Philadelphia Eagles star Saquon Barkley on Thursday, after the Super Bowl-winning running back announced a big-time life change.
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Barkley, who had the best season of his career in Philadelphia in 2024, revealed that he recently underwent a major life change. Barkley, who starred collegiately at Penn State, became a Christian. He credits his newfound faith for his successful Year 1 in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles star appeared on a YouTube golf video with Grant Horvat, one of the most popular people in the YouTube golf space. Barkley made an appearance on his channel of over 1.3 million followers for his “Break 60” series.
“I’m very big in my faith, you are as well,” Horvat asked Barkley.
“Yes, I just became a Christian not too long ago,” Barkley responded. “I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the best year I had in my career, I found my faith. It gives me some clarity in life.”
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 3: Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is surrounded by cameras on the field inside the Caesars Superdome during the Super Bowl Opening Night on February 3, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs were made available for interviews during an energetic, New Orleans-themed event ahead of next Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX. (Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images)Michael DeMocker/Getty Images
Barkley admitted that it’s a constant work in progress.
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“I’m not going to sit here and tell you that I know the Bible, like, in and out. It’s something I’m learning, I’m challenging myself to get better at with my family and my friends,” Barkley explained. “[I’m] really lucky to have my agent [Ed Berry], he’s a pastor and I’m able to have Bible studies with him.”
“But [I’m] just growing, and I think that’s the beautiful thing about it, and I think that’s what religion and faith is, is having a relationship with God and understanding who Jesus is, and that’s what I’ve been trying to do this year. I’m going to continue to try to get better at it.”
Congratulations are pouring in for Barkley for being so open and honest.
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“Praise The Lord Jesus Christ ! May He ultimately be Glorified in Saquon’s life. . . And now I guess I’ll have to be a little bit of an Eagles fan,” one fan wrote.
“Amen! Love seeing these athletes use their platforms to profess their faith in Jesus! Absolutely incredible,” one fan added.
“Well done, Saquon,” one fan added.
Saquon Barkley and the Eagles will look to repeat as Super Bowl champions in 2025-26.
Congratulations Pouring In For Eagles Star Saquon Barkley first appeared on The Spun on Jun 26, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.