Nicholas Singleton

Nicholas Singleton

Running BackRB
Penn State Nittany Lions
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Nittany Lions have an embarrassment of riches at running back, but Singleton is the marquee guy at the position. Kaytron Allen's presence as the change-of-pace back helps to keep Singleton fresh for late-game heroics, and he didn't disappoint at critical points last season. He scored five touchdowns over Penn State's two CFP contests, topping off a season where he compiled 1,099 yards and 12 touchdowns. Singleton has also distinguished himself as a capable pass-catcher out of the backfield, amassing 78 receptions for 768 yards and eight touchdowns over three seasons. The 6-0, 225-pound back will continue to work in tandem with Allen in one, if not the most talented running back room in the country. Singleton is noted for his breakaway speed and pass-catching ability and figures to be a major factor on a national championship-contending offense led by second-year offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki. Read Past Outlooks
Scores twice in narrow victory
December 2, 2025
Singleton notched nine carries for 86 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 23 yards during Saturday's 40-36 victory over Rutgers.
ANALYSIS
Although Singleton played second fiddle to Kaytron Allen once again, he managed an excellent line and added to his touchdown total in the victory. Barring a sit for injury management before an NFL run, Singleton will play his final college game in a postseason bowl, a berth the team secured with the win over Rutgers. Singleton recorded his lowest yardage total over his four seasons with the Nittany Lions, largely due to Allen's excellent play. Still, the senior rushed for 549 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, and caught 24 passes for 219 receiving yards and one touchdown catch.
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Singleton had an excellent freshman season where he saw a good amount of work and did not disappoint. The freshman has explosive potential, racking up 22 plays of 10-plus-yard rushes and 16 carries of 15 yards or more. That breakaway ability was on full display in his 87-yard Rosel Bowl run, and he should see a healthy share of the workload again in 2023 alongside Kaytron Allen. Singles closed out 2022 with a total of 156 carries, 1,061 yards, 12 touchdowns on the ground and another 11 grabs for 85 yards and one touchdown as a receiver. He also was consistent as a returner, where he had 14 attempts for 349 yards and a touchdown. His 4.17 yards after contact per attempt also ranked 12th-best in the country, highlighting Singleton's ability to shed tacklers and continue to grind out yardage. There's little reason to anticipate a dropoff in production in year two, and it wouldn't be shocking if he improves on his freshman output.
Our highest-rated true freshman, Singleton has a chance to be a fantasy force right away. The consensus No.1 back in the 2022 class, Singleton enters a backfield that is sorely in need of a go-to player after combining for 1,150 yards on 3.9 YPC last year. The second-leading rusher, Noah Cain, is gone, so there is ample opportunity up for grabs. It’s unfair to lob Saquon Barkley comparisons at Singleton, but he is uber-talented and should push for the starting role behind a strong offensive line. He’s not just the top freshman back, but he’s viable as an RB2 in drafts.
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Scores twice in blowout
November 25, 2025
Singleton tallied seven carries for 44 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in all three targets for 51 yards during Saturday's 37-10 win over Nebraska.
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Plays second fiddle in backfield
November 18, 2025
Singleton posted 15 rushes for 56 yards and reeled in 0 of 2 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 28-10 win versus Michigan State.
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Scores three TDs in narrow loss
November 9, 2025
Singleton totaled 10 rushes for 71 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in all three targets for 22 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-24 loss versus Indiana.
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Mimimal impact in loss
November 2, 2025
Singleton accrued six carries for 18 yards and one touchdown and caught all three targets for 28 yards during Saturday's 38-14 loss against Ohio State.
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Bottled up by Hawkeyes
October 21, 2025
Singleton compiled six rushes for 15 yards and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 25-24 loss to Iowa.
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