Nicholas Singleton, Penn State
Senior
Height: 6 feet 0 inches
Weight: 227 pounds
Scouting Scores:
Physicals - 9
Athleticism - 10
Statistical Output - 8
Positional Skill - 8
Cumulative Score: 35
Overview:
One half of arguably the best backfield in college football, Nicholas Singleton is one of the best in his class. He bounced back last season posting over 1,400 yards from scrimmage and helping Penn State to a CFP berth. He will now enter 2025 with a chance to become a first round pick in the draft.
2024 Statistics: 1,099 Yards - 6.4 YPC - 375 Receiving Yards - 17 Total Touchdowns
Accolades:
2022 Big Ten Freshman of the Year
2022 2nd Team All-Big Ten
2023 3rd Team All-Big Ten
Strengths:
Elite speed and acceleration allowing him to break home-run plays easily.
Urgebt running style and top-tier vision to find holes.
Soft hands in the receiving game.
Excels as a pass protector making him a solid three down back.
Doesn’t go down after first contact showing good power and balance behind his pads.
Good patience to allow blocks to set up before bursting through running lanes.
High-IQ player who can excel in power, zone or gap schemes at the next level.
Weaknesses:
Not a shifty player, lacking lateral quickness in the open field to make defenders miss.
Slender build for his weight, could put on more mass.
Questionable durability raises concerns of him being a feature back at the NFL level.
Tends to run high leaving himself open to big hits.