Penn State's all-time leader in touchdowns and all-purpose yards, a five-star recruit who fought through a broken foot to reach the 2026 NFL Draft.
Nicholas Singleton arrived at Penn State as a five-star recruit and left as the program's career leader in touchdowns and all-purpose yards, sharing a backfield with Kaytron Allen for four seasons. A broken foot suffered during Senior Bowl practices complicated his pre-draft process, but the Tennessee Titans still used a fifth-round pick on the explosive back.
Path to the league
Singleton grew up in Shillington, Pennsylvania, and starred at Governor Mifflin High School, rushing for 2,043 yards and 41 touchdowns as a senior en route to Gatorade Player of the Year honors. A five-star recruit, he chose Penn State over Alabama, Notre Dame and Ohio State, and immediately became Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2022 after rushing for 1,061 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Career highlights
Singleton finished his Penn State career as the program's all-time leader with 55 total touchdowns and 5,586 all-purpose yards, splitting carries with fellow back Kaytron Allen throughout his four seasons in Happy Valley. He earned second-team All-Big Ten as a freshman and third-team honors as a sophomore, with a 4.35-second 40-yard dash showcasing his rare top-end speed.
2025 season recap
Singleton rushed for 549 yards and 13 touchdowns on 123 carries in 2025, adding 24 receptions for 219 yards. His draft process took a hit when he broke his fifth metatarsal during Senior Bowl practice and underwent surgery in late January 2026, sidelining him for the combine before the Titans selected him with the 165th overall pick.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Nicholas Singleton
- ESPN: Nicholas Singleton player page
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Running Back
- Group
- offense
- College
- Penn State
- Hometown
- Shillington, PA, USA
- Age
- 22
- Status
- active
