The Eagles love running backs from local programs. In his five seasons with the Eagles — Sirianni has gone to the Super Bowl with Pennsylvania talent at running backs. Now — he has the opportunity to return there with Saquon Barkley again in 2026 — and the Eagles may get an opportunity to add one or two more.
Penn State running back Kaytron Allen has decided to forgo his senior season at Penn State after over 4,000 yards and almost 500 receiving including two campaigns over 1,000 yards. Also from the Penn State backfield — Nicholas Singleton enters the 2026 NFL Draft with nearly 1,000 yards receiving and almost 3,500 yards. Singleton also averaged nearly 29 yards per kickoff return over four seasons at Penn State. Five-star recruit Quentin Martin, Jr. will return to the program next season.
In 2023 — the Eagles advanced to Super Bowl LVII with Miles Sanders in the backfield. Disillusioned about under utilization in the championship against the Chiefs — Sanders departed for Carolina that off-season. His replacement — St. Joe’s Prep product Deandre Swift — would rush for over 1,000 yards with the Eagles before signing with the Bears. Many thought that the Eagles would attempt to re-sign him — but instead they pursued Whitehall native and New York Giant Saquon Barkley.
Many thought that when the Eagles drafted running back Miles Sanders with the 53rd overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, it was a makeup pick for a year earlier when the Giants selected Penn State star Saquon Barkley with the second overall pick. Now Barkley is with the Eagles, and Sanders was relegated to a role with the Carolina Panthers, which may very well be behind Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks. Barkley returned to Pennsylvania by signing a 3-year $37.75 Million deal in March.
For Allen and Singleton who are starting NFL careers — there is good news. The Eagles love Pennsylvania talent at the running back position.
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