Aditya Singh: Indian-American NFL Hopeful

0:00It's April 20th. From your city to your ears, this is Hartford News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Adicis Singh, a defensive lineman from New Jersey, is chasing his shot at the NFL, aiming to become the first full-blooded Indian American in the re-in-the-league. At 6 feet, 1 in 285 pounds, this 20-something grad from UMass transferred to lower divisions to finally get playing time, building a resume that has scouts paying attention as the draft nears. He started on offense at UMass, but saw no action, so after graduating in 2022, he headed to Division 2, Southern Connecticut. There, he notched 10 tackles and 8 games, soaking up coaching from a stack defensive line. Then at Oklahoma Baptist, he exploded with 69 tackles over 22 games, earning all conference honors while playing nearly every snap last season. Things like Rob Eggerling rave about his work ethic and growth, calling him a smart player with quick feet for his size.

1:02Singh sees this as bigger than himself, opening doors for Indian American kids who dream big but face cultural hurdles. Indian media's buzzing and even former players with partial heritage highlight how rare this path is. Lately, he signed with an agent and crushed pro-days, hitting a 29-and-a-half-inch vertical, a 4.7-second shuttle run, and strong agility drills. He met reps from the Giants, Jets, Patriots, and 49ers, plus got invites to all-star bulls like the Dream Bull. Singh's pitching his durability and relentless motor to teams, vowing to be the last man standing no matter the odds. If he lands a camp invite, expect him to grind and improve he's built for the bright lights.