Much was made about Saquon Barkley joining the Eagles. Sure, he was joining a much, MUCH better situation than the one he'd been in with the Giants — no one was debating that. But some questions emerged nonetheless.
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Had Barkley lost a step? Were the Eagles going to tush push all of Barkley's potential touchdowns over to Jalen Hurts? Were the Eagles just too loaded as a whole for Barkley to be a true fantasy difference-maker?
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Man, did he put all those questions — and more — to rest with his 2024 season.
There are few words to describe what Barkley accomplished last year, but we can put it simply: he's now an official No. 1 fantasy draft pick candidate in 2025.
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Even if you don't get the chance to draft Barkley — and you'll likely need a top-three pick to do so — our consensus draft rankings can help you create a winning plan at RB:
Which running back are you most excited to draft in 2025?