From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Penn State running back Nick Singleton.
NO. 10 NICK SINGLETON/RB/PENN STATE – 6000, 221 POUNDS (SENIOR)
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Nick Singleton | 6000/221 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A |
-Explosive playmaker that has a knack for hitting the home run
-Good feel as a zone runner; able to find seams and can plant and get vertical in the blink of an eye
-At his best working downhill; a true north-south runner
-Shows good patience as a runner, allowing blocks to develop in front of him
-Consistent pass catcher out of the backfield; still developing as route runner, but good feel for leverage
-Physical pass blocker; willing to stand in there and throw haymakers
-Limited wear and tear physically; averaged just under 14 touches per game at Penn State
-Brings experience as a kick returner; has 48 career kick returns and one TD
THE BAD
-Lacks wiggle to his game; not going to make defenders miss in a phone booth, relies more on power in those situations
-Is going to test off the charts, but that explosive ability doesn’t show up consistently on tape, at least in tight areas
-Vision wanes, especially when working laterally; tends to miss some holes
-Never had more than 172 carries in a season; questions remain about ability to be true lead back
-Tracks the ball well downfield but has some consistency issues with his hands, especially on low throws
-Played through a number of nagging injuries in 2025; now dealing with broken foot that required surgery
-2025 stats: 123 carries for 549 yards, 13 touchdowns; added 24 receptions for 219 yards and a touchdown
-Played in 53 career games at Penn State; 622 carries for 3,461 yards and 45 touchdowns; 102 receptions for 987 yards and nine touchdowns
-Owns the program record for career rushing touchdowns with 45
-Set program’s freshman record for touchdowns in a season with 12 in 2022
-Competed in the 2026 Senior Bowl
INJURY HISTORY
-Underwent thumb surgery in January 2025 to fix ligament issue
-Suffered Jones fracture (fifth metatarsal) during practice at Senior Bowl, underwent surgery
-Played through various nagging injuries in 2025 that were undisclosed during season
-Born January 6, 2004
-Was named the 2021 Gatorade High School Player of the Year
-Rated a former 5-star recruit and the No.