Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton is making a case to be one of the top RBs in the 2025 NFL Draft. Below we check out his 2024 season stats, mock draft projection, and much more.
Where Did Nicholas Singleton Project in Our 7-Round NFL Mock Draft?
In the latest mock draft from Pro Football Network NFL Draft Analyst Ian Cummings, Singleton was drafted in the second round by the Las Vegas Raiders. The biggest draw for the Raiders was keeping QB Allar with one of his top weapons.
“This 2025 NFL Mock Draft sees Allar stay with his Nittany Lions RB Nicholas Singleton. Singleton’s sheer athleticism is jaw-dropping, but he’s also a pass-catching threat.”
Potential NFL Landing Spots for Singleton
According to PFN’s updated NFL team needs, the following organizations should prioritize runningback in the 2025 NFL Draft.
- Cleveland Browns
- Dallas Cowboys
- Denver Broncos
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Minnesota Vikings
Singleton’s Scouting Report and Measurements
Here is a portion of what Cummings had to say in his scouting report on Singleton:
- Height: 6’0″
- Weight: 227 pounds
- Position: Running Back
- School: Penn State
- Current Year: Junior
“Few RB recruits over the past half-decade were more anticipated than Singleton. A four-year starter and a senior team captain at Governor Mifflin High School in Pennsylvania, Singleton broke county production records, while establishing a consensus five-star billing.
As a senior, Singleton amassed 2,059 rushing yards and 44 rushing touchdowns. And across his four-year career, he accumulated 6,326 yards and 116 TDs — mind-boggling numbers at any level.
Singleton’s talent was such that he played in all 13 games and started eight as a true freshman at Penn State, even while sharing touches with Kaytron Allen. In his first year, he ran for 1,061 yards and 12 TDs on 156 carries.
In 2023, Singleton once again eclipsed 1,000 total yards from scrimmage — catching 26 passes for 308 yards and two TDs — but his rushing efficiency dipped. He logged 309 fewer yards on 15 more carries than 2022.
Singleton’s profile is still incredibly alluring, but the 2024 campaign will go a long way toward quelling questions about developmental stagnation.”
Singleton’s 2024 Season Stats and Game Breakdowns
- Rushing Yards: 434
- Carries: 63
- Rushing Touchdowns: 3
- Yards Per Attempt: 6.9
Entering the 2025 NFL Draft cycle, Singleton grades out as a fringe top-100 prospect who could challenge for early-round capital next April. His game still needs refinement past his raw talent, but he has one of the highest ceilings in the entire RB group.
When Is Singleton Playing Today?
Singleton and the Nittany Lions will face off against the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m ET.
The announcement of a 12-team College Football Playoff was a game-changer for the Penn State Nittany Lions. Often overshadowed by Ohio State and Michigan, the expanded format offers a fresh chance for this consistently strong program.
With a favorable schedule, Penn State is poised to make a playoff push—unless the Wisconsin Badgers, eager for a signature win, can spoil their plans.
Can the Badgers pull off the upset?