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Nicholas Singleton Dynasty Value: There's Something Holding Him Back
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Nicholas Singleton entered Penn State as a five-star recruit with a profile built for fantasy success. He displayed his explosiveness and receiving potential early.
But he never took control of the backfield. Now we need to figure out why and decide how much that matters for his fantasy upside at the next level.
Nicholas Singleton Dynasty Values
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Nicholas Singleton Draft Profile
Position: RB
Height: 6'
Weight: 219
BMI: 29.7
Draft Age: 22.3
NFL Draft Pick: Round 5, Pick 25
Draft Sharks Model: 6.57
Analytics Score: 6.1
Film Score: 4.0
Production Score: 2.8
Nicholas Singleton Combine Results
| Wingspan | Arm Length | Hand Size | 40-yard Dash | 10-yard split |
| 77 7/8" | 31" | 9 3/8" | - | - |
| Bench Press | Vertical | Broad Jump | 3-cone drill | 20-yard shuttle |
| - | - | - | - | - |
Nicholas Singleton College Stats
| Games | carries | yards | ypc | tds | catches | yards | ypc | tds | |
| 2022 | 13 | 156 | 1061 | 6.8 | 12 | 85 | 188 | 7.7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13 | 171 | 752 | 4.4 | 8 | 308 | 81 | 11.8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 16 | 172 | 1099 | 6.4 | 12 | 375 | 153 | 9,1 | 5 |
| 2025 | 12 | 123 | 549 | 4.5 | 13 | 219 | 68 | 9.1 | 1 |
Five-Star Talent, But There’s a Problem
Singleton flashed his explosive upside at Governor Mifflin (Pa.), running for 2,043 yards and scoring 41 TDs en route to Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year honors in 2021 and five-star recruit status.
He then took to the college game immediately.
Singleton led Penn State with 1,021 rushing yards and 12 TDs as a true freshman in 2022, flashing that big-play ability. Among FBS RBs with 100+ attempts, he ranked:
- ninth in yards per carry (6.8)
- third in yards after contact per attempt (4.58, according to Pro Football Focus)
- first in breakaway rate (59.9%)
That was the profile: explosive, efficient, and dangerous in space. But from the start, teammate Kaytron Allen, a four-star recruit in the same class, handled more rushing work.
Singleton beat Allen on a per-touch basis, averaging 6.8 yards per carry to Allen’s 5.2 and 6.9 yards per touch to Allen’s 5.8. But Allen handled more carries and caught more passes, 20-11, a workload split that persisted on the ground even as Singleton later took over in the passing game.
Singleton Needs Help to Deliver
Singleton’s rushing profile followed a clear pattern: excellent when the lane was there, inconsistent when it wasn’t.
After his freshman breakout, his efficiency dipped sharply in 2023. Out of 158 FBS RBs with 100+ carries, he ranked:
- tied for 133rd in yards per carry (4.4)
- tied for 125th in YAC per attempt (2.84)
- tied for 140th in breakaway rate (22.4%)
- 150th in PFF elusive rating (33.2)
HC James Franklin pinned Singleton’s struggles on poor downfield blocking and defensive adjustments, but Allen increased his YAC per attempt and breakaway rate vs. his 2022 numbers.
Singleton’s efficiency dipped when the environment worsened, suggesting he needs space and blocking rather than creating consistently on his own.
He Finds Help, Then Loses Work
Penn State bumped Singleton’s gap-scheme usage from 36.2% of his runs to 51.1% in 2024, giving him more defined downhill lanes that better matched his burst and let him hit top speed quickly.
Singleton rebounded to 6.4 yards per carry and finished just 9 rushing yards behind Allen on 48 fewer attempts. His big-play ability returned, too, matching his freshman total with 18 runs of 15+ yards (albeit on 18 more total carries).
Penn State kept its split backfield through the first six games of 2025, with Allen and Singleton logging 70 carries apiece. Then a 22-21 loss to Northwestern changed everything: QB Drew Allar suffered a season-ending broken ankle, and the school dismissed Franklin.
Terry Smith took over as interim HC, and the backfield shifted immediately. Allen became the feature back. averaging 23.3 carries and 139.3 rushing yards over his final six games. Singleton dropped from 11.7 carries in the first six games to 8.8 after Smith took over.
Singleton also finished the season with career-low marks in yards after contact per attempt (2.69) and breakaway runs of 15+ yards (three).
Receiving Role Drives Ceiling
Where Singleton separates himself is in the passing game.
He trailed Allen in catches (20-11) in 2022 but would out-catch his backfield mate throughout the rest of their PSU tenure.
In 2023, Singleton turned 30 targets into 26 catches, 307 yards, and 2 TDs. He ranked top 10 among FBS RBs with 20+ targets in yards per reception (11.8) and QB rating when targeted (131.5), and tied for 15th in yards per route run (1.57).
That showcased Singleton’s potential as a pass catcher, a strength Penn State leaned further into the following season.
Receiving Role Expanded, Then it All Crashed
As a junior, Singleton’s receiving usage spiked. He tied for 11th among all FBS RBs in targets (52) and catches (41), ranked seventh in receiving yards (375), and finished third in TDs (5).
He also proved more efficient. Singleton’s 1.62 YPRR was the highest of his career and tied for 22nd among 117 qualifying RBs with 20+ targets.
The turmoil that impacted Penn State also hit Singleton’s production hard, though. The Nittany Lions dropped from 28.3 passes per game under Franklin to 24.1 under Smith, while Allen’s rushing became the offense’s focal point.
That led Singleton to post his fewest targets (29), receptions (24), and receiving yards (219) since his freshman season.
Here’s the Biggest Concern About His College Production
The Singleton-Allen comparison is unavoidable. But the takeaway isn’t who was “better.” It’s what each player proved.
Singleton outperformed on a per-touch basis early in his career. The big-play ability was clear. But the role remained limited.
Allen out-carried Singleton in all four of their shared seasons, increasing that lead over the past two years, and proved more consistent.
Singleton offers more explosion and receiving upside. He’s the type of back who can generate chunk plays and survive on lower touch volume.
That profile will appeal to NFL teams looking for a space player, change-of-pace option, or passing-down weapon -- particularly offenses that lean on screens, outside runs, and creating mismatches.
Nicholas Singleton Highlights
Film breakdown by Shane Hallam
Games Watched: Illinois (2024), Ohio State (2024), Oregon (2024), Notre Dame (2024), Oregon (2025), Iowa (2025), Ohio State (2025), Indiana (2025), Nebraska (2025), Rutgers (2025)
One Crease and He’s Gone
Singleton’s explosion and speed make him a threat to score on any carry because once he hits an open hole, he almost immediately reaches top speed and outruns the defense.
On this play, Singleton outruns Indiana’s defense until CB D’Angelo Ponds catches him. Ponds, a 5’9, 182-pounder, ran a 4.31-second 40 at his pro day. That he almost didn’t catch the 219-pound Singleton shows you the RB’s speed.
Give Singleton a crease, and he can turn it into a long run because he reaches full speed fast enough to erase pursuit angles. One play like that can rescue an otherwise quiet fantasy day.
When Lane's Clear, He Finishes
The toss play in this clip gets Singleton into space with a clear lane, and he bursts through it untouched for a TD. His scoring often comes when the design creates the opening, rather than when he has to create it himself.
Singleton showed some growth on film as his vision improved over his college career. By 2025, he did a better job of finding the open hole and converting that into positive yardage.
He still struggles to find tighter creases, however, which is a real concern because NFL holes will generally prove smaller than those he found at Penn State.
Still, Singleton could be a consistent fantasy presence if his vision keeps improving. His athleticism can’t be taught, and even slightly above-average vision would make him impactful.
His Best Path Runs Through the Air
Penn State featured Singleton heavily in the passing game throughout his career, as shown by his 102 catches.
In 2025, he posted his highest route rate (78%) and PFF receiving grade (75.6), signaling he can stay on the field on passing downs and deliver fantasy-relevant production through the air.
Singleton motions out wide for a WR screen on this play, and his athleticism does the rest as he gets upfield smoothly. Singleton bursts through the hole to pick up the available yardage.
Even when tackled, Singleton’s forward momentum at that size lets him carry the defender for extra yardage.
Although Allen outperformed Singleton on the ground in 2025, Singleton’s receiving still sets him apart as a weapon.
Singleton’s fantasy upside starts with his receiving ability: His clean catch technique and athleticism in space can make him a consistent target at the next level.
This is Where the Bust Case Lives
The biggest issue for Singleton is evading defenders when the blocking breaks down.
As DT Kayden McDonald sheds a block at the line on this play, Singleton reacts too late to avoid contact and gets tackled quickly.
Singleton’s size helps him fight through smaller defenders, but defensive fronts too often swallow him up. Without short-area evasion, he struggles between the tackles unless the blocking is strong.
Singleton’s minus-1.6 yards over expected in 2025 ranked dead last among 21 RBs at the NFL Combine, aligning with tape that shows him struggling to avoid early contact and create when blocking breaks down.
If Singleton proves ineffective as a runner, he won’t stay on the field.
Nicholas Singleton Team Fit: tennessee titans
Tennessee dropped Singleton into a crowded backfield with Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.
Singleton’s clearest path to NFL snaps should be on passing downs, given how his college career played out. Even there, though, he'll need to overtake Spears.
The Titans' incumbent No. 2 RB ranked third among NFL RBs in PFF receiving grade (90.2) last season. He didn't check in quite as high the previous two years -- 35th (among 131) in 2024 and 16th (among 141) in 2023 -- but Spears' 3.0 catches per game through three seasons suggest he won't be easy to shove aside.
Singleton’s rushing profile is an even bigger concern. He has consistently needed space and blocking to produce and has struggled to create on his own when lanes close. That gets tougher behind an offensive line that ranked 26th in ESPN’s run-block win rate in 2025.
Singleton sits outside the top-75 RBs in our 2026 half-PPR rankings and off the redraft radar. He'll probably need an injury ahead of him to matter this season and won't be a lock to take over even if the veterans leave in 2027 free agency.
Dynasty Conclusion: bet on a role change, not talent alone
Singleton’s dynasty appeal hinges on what happens after 2026.
Pollard and Spears are both set to hit free agency, but Singleton's college career raises real questions about whether he can handle a lead role.
Singleton lost rushing volume to Allen in the second half of their college careers. And his Round 5 draft capital doesn't point to the NFL being excited about his athletic upside.
Singleton's rookie-draft ADP, on the other hand, indicates dynasty managers are more optimistic. He's going mid-Round 2 regardless of format.
Frankly, that aligns with where he lands in our rookie rankings. Blame the weak class.
Singleton's fine as a "why not" bet on physical ability and potential opportunity at that point. Just don't treat him as a specific target.
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Nicholas Singleton Dynasty Value: There's Something Holding Him Back
QUICK LINKS:
Nicholas Singleton entered Penn State as a five-star recruit with a profile built for fantasy success. He displayed his explosiveness and receiving potential early.
But he never took control of the backfield. Now we need to figure out why and decide how much that matters for his fantasy upside at the next level.
Nicholas Singleton Dynasty Values
| Dynasty 1-QB | Dynasty Superflex | ||
| Non-PPR | 0 | Non-PPR | 1 |
| PPR | 4 | PPR | 3 |
| TE Premium | 5 | TE Premium | 4 |
To see Nicholas Singleton's dynasty value for your exact league setup, check out our Dynasty Draft War Room.
Let Value Drive Your Drafting & Trading
Our Dynasty Draft War Room assigns dynamic player values based on your league’s specific settings.
Use these values to compare players at the same position and across positions for help with draft, trade, and add/drop decisions.
Our Trade Value Charts use the same system to compare players across positions -- as well as future rookie-draft picks and even startup picks.
Whether you play superflex or 1-QB, PPR or otherwise, you can find a chart to fit your format.
Did we mention tight end premium trade value charts?
Nicholas Singleton Draft Profile
Position: RB
Height: 6'
Weight: 219
BMI: 29.7
Draft Age: 22.3
NFL Draft Pick: Round 5, Pick 25
Draft Sharks Model: 6.57
Analytics Score: 6.1
Film Score: 4.0
Production Score: 2.8
Nicholas Singleton Combine Results
| Wingspan | Arm Length | Hand Size | 40-yard Dash | 10-yard split |
| 77 7/8" | 31" | 9 3/8" | - | - |
| Bench Press | Vertical | Broad Jump | 3-cone drill | 20-yard shuttle |
| - | - | - | - | - |
Nicholas Singleton College Stats
| Games | carries | yards | ypc | tds | catches | yards | ypc | tds | |
| 2022 | 13 | 156 | 1061 | 6.8 | 12 | 85 | 188 | 7.7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 13 | 171 | 752 | 4.4 | 8 | 308 | 81 | 11.8 | 2 |
| 2024 | 16 | 172 | 1099 | 6.4 | 12 | 375 | 153 | 9,1 | 5 |
| 2025 | 12 | 123 | 549 | 4.5 | 13 | 219 | 68 | 9.1 | 1 |
Five-Star Talent, But There’s a Problem
Singleton flashed his explosive upside at Governor Mifflin (Pa.), running for 2,043 yards and scoring 41 TDs en route to Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year honors in 2021 and five-star recruit status.
He then took to the college game immediately.
Singleton led Penn State with 1,021 rushing yards and 12 TDs as a true freshman in 2022, flashing that big-play ability. Among FBS RBs with 100+ attempts, he ranked:
- ninth in yards per carry (6.8)
- third in yards after contact per attempt (4.58, according to Pro Football Focus)
- first in breakaway rate (59.9%)
That was the profile: explosive, efficient, and dangerous in space. But from the start, teammate Kaytron Allen, a four-star recruit in the same class, handled more rushing work.
Singleton beat Allen on a per-touch basis, averaging 6.8 yards per carry to Allen’s 5.2 and 6.9 yards per touch to Allen’s 5.8. But Allen handled more carries and caught more passes, 20-11, a workload split that persisted on the ground even as Singleton later took over in the passing game.
Singleton Needs Help to Deliver
Singleton’s rushing profile followed a clear pattern: excellent when the lane was there, inconsistent when it wasn’t.
After his freshman breakout, his efficiency dipped sharply in 2023. Out of 158 FBS RBs with 100+ carries, he ranked:
- tied for 133rd in yards per carry (4.4)
- tied for 125th in YAC per attempt (2.84)
- tied for 140th in breakaway rate (22.4%)
- 150th in PFF elusive rating (33.2)
HC James Franklin pinned Singleton’s struggles on poor downfield blocking and defensive adjustments, but Allen increased his YAC per attempt and breakaway rate vs. his 2022 numbers.
Singleton’s efficiency dipped when the environment worsened, suggesting he needs space and blocking rather than creating consistently on his own.
He Finds Help, Then Loses Work
Penn State bumped Singleton’s gap-scheme usage from 36.2% of his runs to 51.1% in 2024, giving him more defined downhill lanes that better matched his burst and let him hit top speed quickly.
Singleton rebounded to 6.4 yards per carry and finished just 9 rushing yards behind Allen on 48 fewer attempts. His big-play ability returned, too, matching his freshman total with 18 runs of 15+ yards (albeit on 18 more total carries).
Penn State kept its split backfield through the first six games of 2025, with Allen and Singleton logging 70 carries apiece. Then a 22-21 loss to Northwestern changed everything: QB Drew Allar suffered a season-ending broken ankle, and the school dismissed Franklin.
Terry Smith took over as interim HC, and the backfield shifted immediately. Allen became the feature back. averaging 23.3 carries and 139.3 rushing yards over his final six games. Singleton dropped from 11.7 carries in the first six games to 8.8 after Smith took over.
Singleton also finished the season with career-low marks in yards after contact per attempt (2.69) and breakaway runs of 15+ yards (three).
Receiving Role Drives Ceiling
Where Singleton separates himself is in the passing game.
He trailed Allen in catches (20-11) in 2022 but would out-catch his backfield mate throughout the rest of their PSU tenure.
In 2023, Singleton turned 30 targets into 26 catches, 307 yards, and 2 TDs. He ranked top 10 among FBS RBs with 20+ targets in yards per reception (11.8) and QB rating when targeted (131.5), and tied for 15th in yards per route run (1.57).
That showcased Singleton’s potential as a pass catcher, a strength Penn State leaned further into the following season.
Receiving Role Expanded, Then it All Crashed
As a junior, Singleton’s receiving usage spiked. He tied for 11th among all FBS RBs in targets (52) and catches (41), ranked seventh in receiving yards (375), and finished third in TDs (5).
He also proved more efficient. Singleton’s 1.62 YPRR was the highest of his career and tied for 22nd among 117 qualifying RBs with 20+ targets.
The turmoil that impacted Penn State also hit Singleton’s production hard, though. The Nittany Lions dropped from 28.3 passes per game under Franklin to 24.1 under Smith, while Allen’s rushing became the offense’s focal point.
That led Singleton to post his fewest targets (29), receptions (24), and receiving yards (219) since his freshman season.
Here’s the Biggest Concern About His College Production
The Singleton-Allen comparison is unavoidable. But the takeaway isn’t who was “better.” It’s what each player proved.
Singleton outperformed on a per-touch basis early in his career. The big-play ability was clear. But the role remained limited.
Allen out-carried Singleton in all four of their shared seasons, increasing that lead over the past two years, and proved more consistent.
Singleton offers more explosion and receiving upside. He’s the type of back who can generate chunk plays and survive on lower touch volume.
That profile will appeal to NFL teams looking for a space player, change-of-pace option, or passing-down weapon -- particularly offenses that lean on screens, outside runs, and creating mismatches.
Nicholas Singleton Highlights
Film breakdown by Shane Hallam
Games Watched: Illinois (2024), Ohio State (2024), Oregon (2024), Notre Dame (2024), Oregon (2025), Iowa (2025), Ohio State (2025), Indiana (2025), Nebraska (2025), Rutgers (2025)
One Crease and He’s Gone
Singleton’s explosion and speed make him a threat to score on any carry because once he hits an open hole, he almost immediately reaches top speed and outruns the defense.
On this play, Singleton outruns Indiana’s defense until CB D’Angelo Ponds catches him. Ponds, a 5’9, 182-pounder, ran a 4.31-second 40 at his pro day. That he almost didn’t catch the 219-pound Singleton shows you the RB’s speed.
Give Singleton a crease, and he can turn it into a long run because he reaches full speed fast enough to erase pursuit angles. One play like that can rescue an otherwise quiet fantasy day.
When Lane's Clear, He Finishes
The toss play in this clip gets Singleton into space with a clear lane, and he bursts through it untouched for a TD. His scoring often comes when the design creates the opening, rather than when he has to create it himself.
Singleton showed some growth on film as his vision improved over his college career. By 2025, he did a better job of finding the open hole and converting that into positive yardage.
He still struggles to find tighter creases, however, which is a real concern because NFL holes will generally prove smaller than those he found at Penn State.
Still, Singleton could be a consistent fantasy presence if his vision keeps improving. His athleticism can’t be taught, and even slightly above-average vision would make him impactful.
His Best Path Runs Through the Air
Penn State featured Singleton heavily in the passing game throughout his career, as shown by his 102 catches.
In 2025, he posted his highest route rate (78%) and PFF receiving grade (75.6), signaling he can stay on the field on passing downs and deliver fantasy-relevant production through the air.
Singleton motions out wide for a WR screen on this play, and his athleticism does the rest as he gets upfield smoothly. Singleton bursts through the hole to pick up the available yardage.
Even when tackled, Singleton’s forward momentum at that size lets him carry the defender for extra yardage.
Although Allen outperformed Singleton on the ground in 2025, Singleton’s receiving still sets him apart as a weapon.
Singleton’s fantasy upside starts with his receiving ability: His clean catch technique and athleticism in space can make him a consistent target at the next level.
This is Where the Bust Case Lives
The biggest issue for Singleton is evading defenders when the blocking breaks down.
As DT Kayden McDonald sheds a block at the line on this play, Singleton reacts too late to avoid contact and gets tackled quickly.
Singleton’s size helps him fight through smaller defenders, but defensive fronts too often swallow him up. Without short-area evasion, he struggles between the tackles unless the blocking is strong.
Singleton’s minus-1.6 yards over expected in 2025 ranked dead last among 21 RBs at the NFL Combine, aligning with tape that shows him struggling to avoid early contact and create when blocking breaks down.
If Singleton proves ineffective as a runner, he won’t stay on the field.
Nicholas Singleton Team Fit: tennessee titans
Tennessee dropped Singleton into a crowded backfield with Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears.
Singleton’s clearest path to NFL snaps should be on passing downs, given how his college career played out. Even there, though, he'll need to overtake Spears.
The Titans' incumbent No. 2 RB ranked third among NFL RBs in PFF receiving grade (90.2) last season. He didn't check in quite as high the previous two years -- 35th (among 131) in 2024 and 16th (among 141) in 2023 -- but Spears' 3.0 catches per game through three seasons suggest he won't be easy to shove aside.
Singleton’s rushing profile is an even bigger concern. He has consistently needed space and blocking to produce and has struggled to create on his own when lanes close. That gets tougher behind an offensive line that ranked 26th in ESPN’s run-block win rate in 2025.
Singleton sits outside the top-75 RBs in our 2026 half-PPR rankings and off the redraft radar. He'll probably need an injury ahead of him to matter this season and won't be a lock to take over even if the veterans leave in 2027 free agency.
Dynasty Conclusion: bet on a role change, not talent alone
Singleton’s dynasty appeal hinges on what happens after 2026.
Pollard and Spears are both set to hit free agency, but Singleton's college career raises real questions about whether he can handle a lead role.
Singleton lost rushing volume to Allen in the second half of their college careers. And his Round 5 draft capital doesn't point to the NFL being excited about his athletic upside.
Singleton's rookie-draft ADP, on the other hand, indicates dynasty managers are more optimistic. He's going mid-Round 2 regardless of format.
Frankly, that aligns with where he lands in our rookie rankings. Blame the weak class.
Singleton's fine as a "why not" bet on physical ability and potential opportunity at that point. Just don't treat him as a specific target.
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