A hard-hitting box safety who overcame a season-ending knee injury to become a productive four-year starter at Nebraska before signing with the Chiefs.
DeShon Singleton's college career began at Hutchinson Community College before he transferred to Nebraska, where he battled through injury to become one of the Huskers' most physical defensive players. He signed with Kansas City as an undrafted free agent in 2026, joining fellow Nebraska product Emmett Johnson on the Chiefs' rookie roster.
Path to the league
A Greensburg, Louisiana native who attended St. Helena High School, Singleton spent one season at Hutchinson Community College in 2021 before transferring to Nebraska, where he played from 2022 to 2025. He signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2026.
Career highlights
Singleton's Nebraska career was interrupted in 2023 when a season-ending knee injury against Michigan limited him to five games, but he rebounded with a 71-tackle 2024 season that included 10 tackles against Ohio State. He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors as a senior and was invited to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl.
2025 season recap
In his final Nebraska season, Singleton earned Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors after a six-tackle, two-interception performance, part of a senior campaign that finished with 70 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. His physical, box-safety style and special teams value made him an appealing undrafted signing for the Chiefs.
Sources
- Wikipedia: DeShon Singleton
- Bleacher Report: DeShon Singleton 2026 NFL Draft Scouting Report
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Safety
- Group
- defense
- College
- Nebraska
- Hometown
- Greensburg, LA, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
