You didn’t have to be a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles to appreciate (even reluctantly) running back Saquon Barkley’s season. The Super Bowl-winning star rocketed through defenses, racking up more than 2,000 yards and 15 touchdowns in a football season that can only be called unbelievable.

Now, almost five months removed from the championship, the world is learning that No. 26’s secret weapon wasn’t his speed, toughness, or legs. It was his faith.

The NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year worked hard to get where he is, to be sure, but Barkley thinks there’s also something to be said for his recent conversion. In between holes with golfer Grant Horvat (and his 1.3 million followers) for his “Break 60” series, the two talked about the running back’s spiritual journey.

At one point, Barkley took the conversation in a more religious direction. “I’m very big in my faith,” Horvat replied. “You are as well.”

The Eagle replied enthusiastically, “Yes, I just became a Christian not too long ago.”

He paused, adding:

I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the best year I had in my career, I found my faith. It gives me some clarity in life.

Of course, this wasn’t a surprise to people following the superstar’s championship season. During the Super Bowl’s media day, Barkley credited his agent—who also happens to be a pastor—for playing a key role in turning his life around.

“I’m not going to sit here and tell you that I know the Bible, like, in and out. It’s something I’m learning,” he acknowledged. “I’m challenging myself to get better at [it] with my family and my friends,” Barkley told the press. “[I’m]........

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