Whitehall running back Saquon Barkley is in the running for the title of Mr. PA Football 2014.

The statewide contest, which pits the best players from around the state against each other, has fans voting for their favorite athlete in order to determine who will hold the distinction of being Mr. PA Football.

Ranked by 247sports.com as the 14th running back in the country and 117th in the nation for football players overall, the Penn State commit has been one of the top players in the area over the past two years for the Zephyrs.

Barkley was named to the 2014 Pennsylvania Writers' 4A All-State team after amassing 1,851 yards rushing and 29 touchdowns (24 rushing).

He's been nominated and selected to be among the top five high school football athletes statewide through a unique voting process. The fans, media, and coaches each represent one-third of the vote.

Fans can cast their vote at Mr. PA Football web site (www.MRPAFootball.com). The final voting deadline is February 15.

All of the remaining nominees have been invited to attend the banquet on Feb. 21 at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Center in Harrisburg where the Mr. PA Football winner will be announced.

Penn State head football coach and keynote speaker, James Franklin, will present the awards. Manheim Central coach Mike Williams will also be honored with the Legendary Coach Award during the banquet. CBS 21's Jason Bristol will be emceeing the event.

Ticket holders are also entered into a door prize for a chance to attend the sponsors reception with Coach Franklin and the final Mr. PA Football nominees.

The finalists for all four classes include:

Class 4A/3A

Top five-finalists

Sr. QB Ben Dinucci, Pine-Richland

Sr. RB Andre Robinson, Bishop McDevitt

Sr. RB Saquon Barkley, Whitehall

Sr. ATH Jordan Whitehead, Central Valley

Sr. OL Jon Runyan Jr., St. Joseph's Prep

Class 2A/1A

Top six-finalists

Sr. QB Brett Brumbaugh, South Fayette

Sr. RB Dominick Bragalone, South Williamsport

Sr. RB P.J. Fulmore, North Catholic

Sr. RB/DB Sam McCloskey, Bishop Guilfoyle

So. RB Lamont Wade, Clairton

Sr. ATH/QB Kyle Datres, Loyalsock