Nicholas Singleton

Nicholas Singleton

Running BackRB
Penn State Nittany Lions
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Penn State sported a two-headed backfield again with Singleton and Kaytron Allen again in 2023, and there's little reason to anticipate a chance on that front this season. Even though Singles tallied almost 300 fewer yards and four fewer touchdowns on the ground, he still had 15 more carries last year. The biggest reason for this discrepancy is Singleton went from 6.8 YPC to 4.4 YPC. Even so, he's an explosive back who seems bound to bounce back on the front. He also salvaged some fantasy value last season by reeling in 26 of his 31 targets, turning them into 308 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns to far surpass Allen as a receiving option. Singleton did establish himself more in the latter half of the 2023 campaign, but the risk of splitting carries will need to be weighed when grappling with selecting him. Read Past Outlooks
Scores twice in second half Week 2
September 8, 2024
Singleton accrued 13 carries for 119 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for 14 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 win against Bowling Green.
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Singleton scored his second and third touchdowns of the season as he helped carry the Nittany Lions to a comeback victory in the second half Saturday. Penn State took back the lead when quarterback Drew Allar found his running back on a seam route over the middle for a 14-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Singleton then rushed for a 41-yard breakaway touchdown late in the fourth quarter, marking his second 40-plus-yard touchdown run in as many weeks. The 226-pound running back's unique size and explosiveness likely makes him the most irreplacebale piece of Penn State's offense. However, he's somewhat risky as a fantasy proposition, as he continued to split carries with fellow junior running back Kaytron Allen (14 carries, 101 rushing yards). Both running backs should have a chance to wrack up fantasy points when their team next plays verus Ken State on Saturday, September 21.
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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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Pops long score Saturday
September 1, 2024
Singleton had 13 carries for 114 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for 13 yards during Saturday's 34-12 victory over West Virginia.
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Logs 136 yards and touchdown
January 4, 2024
Singleton posted eight carries for 50 yards and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 86 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-25 loss to Mississippi.
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Breaks out regular-season finale
November 27, 2023
Singleton tallied 18 carries for 118 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 68 yards during Friday's 42-0 win against Michigan State.
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Successful outing in win
November 20, 2023
Singleton logged 11 rushes for 61 yards during Saturday's 27-6 win against Rutgers.
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Kept in check again
November 12, 2023
Singleton had 13 carries for 43 yards and hauled in his only target for six yards during Saturday's 24-15 loss to Michigan.
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