Colts Eye Nick Singleton for Taylor's Backup

0:00On April 19th, the Indianapolis Colts have been hunting for a solid backup to Jonathan Taylor ever since Zac Moss bounced after the 2000, 23 season. They've cycled through guys like Tyler Goodson, Tray Sermon, and Amir Abdelah, but none stuck as the true number two. Now, their eyes are locked on Penn State's Nick Singleton, a versatile back projected for rounds three through five in the upcoming NFL draft. Teams like the Colts showed heavy interest after Singleton's combine buzz, even though he skipped drills, rehabbing a broken fifth metatarsal from the Senior Bowl. Just yesterday, Adam Schefter dropped word that he's fully cleared medically and back to running full speed. Singleton's game screams, perfect complement to Taylor, he shines in pass-catching and protection, areas where Taylor needs help. Last year as a junior, he ripped off 1,099 rushing yards on 172 carries at 6.4 yards per pop plus 375 receiving yards.

1:00This season dipped to 549 yards on 123 carries at 4.5 average, but he still punched in 13. Rushing scores, he's also a third down beast in kick return threat, making him way more dynamic than the Colts' current rookie option, DJ Giddens, who averaged just 3.7 yards per carry in limited action. If Indy Snag Singleton, he could slide right in day one, giving Taylor real relief and boosting that backfill balance heading into next season.