Plus, relive the sweetest details from their love story.
Updated Mar 17, 2025Who Is Saquon Barkley Engaged To? All About His Fiancée, Anna Congdon
The couple met during their college days at Penn State.
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We are: obsessed with Saquon Barkley and his wife-to-be, Anna Congdon. The Eagles running back—and the breakout star of the 2024-2025 NFL season—met his longtime girlfriend when they were college students at Penn State University. After starting out as fraternity formal dates, the couple became parents to their first child, Jada, in 2018. Congdon has been by her fiancé's side throughout his entire career, from his start with the New York Giants and during his transfer to Philadelphia. (It clearly worked out, because he landed a Super Bowl appearance in his first season with the team).
Given their unwavering support and dedication to each other over the years, it's no surprise that Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon are one of our favorite NFL couples. Look back on their love story here, from the details of how they met to what we know about their private engagement.
- Saquon Barkley's wife-to-be is Anna Congdon. They have been together since 2016.
- Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon met in 2016 at Penn State University. He confirmed their engagement in 2025.
- Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon share two children together: daughter Jada and son Saquon Jr.
In this article:
- Who is Saquon Barkley's Fiancée, Anna Congdon?
- How Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon Met
- Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon's Relationship Timeline
- All About Anna Congdon and Saquon Barkley's Kids
Who is Saquon Barkley's Fiancée, Anna Congdon?
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Saquon Barkley is engaged to Anna Congdon. The Pennsylvania native graduated from Forest City Regional High School in Forest City, PA, in 2016. Like her famous fiancé, Congdon was also an athlete. During her high school years, she played basketball for the Forest City women's team. Not only did she win the district championship title as a senior, she received a special shoutout from the team on social media: "Team captain Anna Congdon lifts the championships plaque in front of the huge Forest City crowd at Mohegan Sun Arena!" read a post on their Facebook page. After graduating, Congdon attended college at Penn State University, where she would ultimately meet Barkley.
How Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon Met
Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon met in 2016 when he was a sophomore and she was a freshman at Penn State. They attended a fraternity formal together in December of that year, with Congdon writing on Instagram, "He's alright on the field but you should see him on the dance floor."
Barkley confirmed his engagement to Congdon in a February 2025 interview with People shortly before Super Bowl LIX. "I can't be the athlete I am and have the success I have in my career without the help of her," he told the outlet. "She's been super helpful and always has my back, not only in football but throughout life there's a lot that goes on. But as we continue to grow and mature and go through life together, we continue getting closer and continue to get even better."
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Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon's Relationship Timeline
For almost ten years, Anna Congdon has been by Saquon Barkley's side as his biggest supporter. Look back on their relationship timeline, from 2016 to today.
2016: Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon Meet at PSU
This NFL love story began in Happy Valley. Saquon Barkley and his fiancée Anna Congdon met as students at Penn State University. They began dating in 2016 and attended a fraternity formal in December of that year. On his birthday in February 2017, Congdon posted a sweet celebration photo in honor of her boyfriend, writing, "Happy 20th to my two-six💙" in reference to his jersey number.
April 2018: Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon Welcome Their First Child
Just over a year after they began dating, Saquon Barkley and his girlfriend welcomed their first child, a daughter named Jada Clare Barkley. The proud parents confirmed the news on Instagram that April. Congdon shared a collection of photos after Jada's birth, captioning them, "When two became three…"
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May 2022: Anna Congdon Encourages Saquon Barkley to Complete His Degree
Instead of completing his time at school, Barkley left PSU early to enter the NFL draft in 2018. But after a few years in the league, he told the official Giants website that his girlfriend encouraged him to complete his degree four years later. "Everyone pushed me," he said at the time. "My parents pushed me to accomplish it, Anna pushed me to accomplish it…and I was happy to get it done."
He added that he wanted to set a good example for his family and his children by going back to college. "I want my kids to be goal setters and whatever they want to accomplish, they can do it if they put their mind to it," he continued. "I would love for them to one day say, 'I want to accomplish this and actually see it come to fruition.'"
September 2022: Saquon Barkley and Anna Congdon Welcome Their Second Child
The Barkleys became a family of four later that year with the arrival of their son, Saquon Jr. The athlete called his child a "beautiful boy," saying, "He lights up the room. Amazing smile. Jada is being an amazing big sister. Anna, obviously an amazing mom. We've got a beautiful little family."
February 2024: Saquon Barkley Attends the 2024 NFL Honors With His Family
A family affair! The Barkley crew attended the 2024 NFL Honors together in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 8. Congdon wore a chic black slip dress for the occasion, while Barkley looked dapper in a black and white suit.
January 2025: Anna Congdon Celebrates Saquon Barkley's NFC Championship Win
Barkley made history in his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he solidified his status as the top running back in the NFL. Alongside quarterback Jalen Hurts, the team won the NFC championship, which secured their spot in Super Bowl LIX (where they would face off against Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs). Congdon celebrated her fiancé's big win with their kids on the field after the game, writing on Instagram, "If I could wrap my arms around this memory, I would…"
All About Anna Congdon and Saquon Barkley's Kids
Despite all of his achievements throughout his athletic career, one of Saquon Barkley's proudest accomplishments is being a dad to Jada and Saquon Jr. Ahead of Super Bowl LIX, the Philadelphia Eagle opened up about parenthood in an interview with People. "Now we got a six-year-old who's about to be seven, who knows it all already, and then our son who's all into toys and trucks and cars and he's just a boy," he said. "He likes fighting, he likes playing football. So we cherish all those moments."
He credited his fiancée with standing by his side every step of the way, from their early beginnings at Penn State. "It's a beautiful thing because we have two amazing children that we were raised and we just sit back and laugh sometimes when they're over there playing and just smile and think about where everything started," he continued, adding, "I'd be naive to think that I've made it and all the stuff that we are able to accomplish this year was all alone and by myself."
In collaboration with The Players' Tribune, Jada left her dad a sweet voicemail before his Super Bowl appearance. "Hi Daddy, it's Jada. I'm so excited for your big game...I really, really, really hope you win," she said in the message. "I know you're going to win, but if you don't, that is okay. I'll always, always love you...our whole family would always love you no matter what you do."
