The nation’s top college running back & likely top-10 draft pick has chosen his representation, and it should come as no surprise.
Saquon Barkley took his IG to announce he’s signing with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports agency:
With this Barkley signing, Roc Nation now employs three of the top running backs from the past four drafts (Gurley, Fournette, & Barkley), not to mention a litany of other superstars across multiple pro sports.
Barkley explained to ESPN about why his decision wasn’t a tough one:
“It was a really easy decision,” Barkley said. “A lot of people came around my way, but they were focused on me, and they did a great job at selling my family on setting me up for life, bringing value outside of football. I felt like it was harder for other agencies to pitch that family feels when they were working with 30 or 40 guys.”
Barkley, an admitted Jay Z fan was flown out to Hov’s compound in LA earlier this week, where they discussed his NFL future & other business.
He’ll be specifically represented by Roc Nation’s Kim Miale, who also works for Dez Bryant & others.
To view the full, & growing list of Roc Nation athletes, click here.