EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Giants running back Saquon Barkley split out wide as the lone receiver on the left side of the formation during an 11-on-11 period during Friday’s practice. Pro Bowl cornerback Janoris Jenkins crept closer to the line to match-up with the rookie.



Jenkins has made a career out of shutting down elite wide receivers, but he was no match for Barkley on this rep. The No. 2 pick ran a precise slant route, then generated separation from Jenkins. Barkley caught a pass from Eli Manning and turned up field for a potential touchdown in the red-zone drill.



Watching a 233-pound rookie running back beat one of the best cover corners in the NFL was eye-opening.



“I saw Janoris out there and (Barkley) make the play. That’s just really impressive,” tight end Evan Engram said. “You have to account for all of us out there when we’re able to put him out there. Last couple of days, definitely kind of put more on his...