The Facts: Barkley, described by some as a "generational running back," is The Associated Press 2018 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Diehards Line: The second overall draft pick who rushed for 1,307 yards and 11 touchdowns behind a weak New York Giants offensive line drew 26 1-2 votes from a nationwide panel of media members who regularly cover the league. He edged top overall selection Baker Mayfield; the Cleveland quarterback earned 21 1-2 votes. In a rarity, a guard, Indianapolis' Quenton Nelson, got two votes in balloting announced at NFL Honors. Barkley also made a team-high 91 receptions for 721 yards, and his 2,028 yards from scrimmage led the NFL. Barkley is the second Giants player in five seasons to win the award; wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., took it in 2014. They are the only Giants to win it.