Nick Singleton
Tennessee TitansOur College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
Scouting Report
Penn State · 2026 draft class
Nicholas Singleton is one of the most exciting offensive prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, a 6'0", 227-pound wrecking ball from Penn State equipped with legitimate 4.39 speed and the raw power to squat 655 pounds-breaking Saquon Barkley's program record and landing him on Bruce Feldman's coveted 'Freaks List' in consecutive seasons. The former five-star recruit has improved his bench press to 435 pounds, runs a 4.35 forty, has a 4.18 shuttle time, and a max velocity of 23.5 mph. Singleton excels as a downhill runner with his shoulders squared to the line of scrimmage, converting speed and acceleration to power upon contact. He's a talented pass catcher with alignment versatility, able to line up out wide and in the slot to create favorable matchups-catching 41 passes for 375 yards and 5 TDs in 2024. His partnership with Kaytron Allen made history as the first Penn State duo to each eclipse 1,000 rushing yards in the same season. Singleton is a physical runner who delivers hits to defenders, and at the second level he's a problem for defensive backs. He has early-round potential and is in contention to be the first running back selected in April.
Strengths
- Elite athleticism - 4.35 forty 4.18 shuttle 23.5 mph max
- Broke Saquon Barkley's squat record at 655 lbs
- Bruce Feldman Freaks List in consecutive seasons
- Excels as downhill runner squared to LOS
- Converts speed and acceleration to power on contact
- Talented pass catcher with 41 rec 375 yds 5 TD
- Alignment versatility lining up wide or slot
- Physical runner delivers hits to defenders
- 099 rush yards 17 total TD in 2024
- First Penn State duo to each rush 1
Concerns
- Straight-line downhill runner lacking wiggle
- Not elusive to make defenders miss in tight spaces
- Hip tightness limits agility in small spaces
- Jump cuts cover limited ground
- Occasional tunnel vision missing cutback opportunities
- Relies on power over creativity
- Hit plateau in production last two years
- Better pro than college projection
- May be scheme-dependent
- Less elusive than testing suggests
College Production
2024: 1,099 rush yds, 41 rec, 375 rec yds, 17 TD; Career Penn State 5-star; Broke Barkley squat record (655 lbs)
Honors
Five-star recruit; Bruce Feldman Freaks List (2x); Top-3 RB in class; Potential RB1 in draft