{"id":797568,"date":"2018-02-22T10:26:02","date_gmt":"2018-02-22T15:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/?p=795179"},"modified":"2018-02-22T10:26:02","modified_gmt":"2018-02-22T15:26:02","slug":"saquon-barkley-to-get-honored-with-parade-own-holiday-in-hometown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsdaily.com\/news\/saquon-barkley-to-get-honored-with-parade-own-holiday-in-hometown\/","title":{"rendered":"Saquon Barkley to get honored with parade, own holiday in hometown"},"content":{"rendered":"
Former Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is arguably the best offensive weapon in the 2018 NFL Draft, and he appears to be a surefire first-round pick.<\/p>\n
He broke records at PSU, and his blend of athleticism and ability to break tackles makes him an intriguing prospect at the NFL level. Barkley will be able to start for a team immediately, and can provide an instant upgrade for an offense.<\/p>\n
Barkley is a hometown hero in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he grew up. He attended Whitehall High School, and is well-known in the community. Not only that, he’ll be getting his own day, and a parade to honor him for his greatness, according to Stephen Burker, a member of the Coplay Borough Council.<\/p>\n