A year ago Wednesday, Saquon Barkley’s life changed forever — and this moment had nothing to do with the NFL draft.

The star Giants running back wished his “princess” daughter Jada a happy first birthday with a heartwarming post to Instagram on Wednesday night.

“My little princess turns a year today! God thank you for such a blessing and allowing me to become her father! Hopefully I can help her grow up to be a strong woman and have a impact on the world! Jada Clare Barkley love you so much,” Barkley gushed.

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Last April was a whirlwind for Barkley, with Jada’s birth coming just 48 hours before the Giants selected him No. 2 overall in the NFL draft.

Suffice to say Thursday night will be a bit more subdued.