Nicholas Singleton: Broncos' Day 3 Draft Target

0:00On March 22nd, Denver Broncos fans might want to keep an eye on Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton as a Day 3 pick in the 2000, 26 NFL draft. This 6 foot 219 pound back brings a solid mix of size and speed that can make him available around the fourth round. Singleton's college career had its highs and lows. He burst onto the scene as a freshman, struggled a bit as a sophomore, rebounded strong in his junior year, but dipped again as a senior. A broken foot at the senior bowl has further clouded his stock, though his earlier flashes of talent still stand out. Over four seasons, he racked up 3,461 rushing yards on 622 carries, averaging 5.6 yards, per attempt with 45 touchdowns. He also caught 102 passes for 987 yards and 9 scores, showing versatility as a receiver. Gouts love his burst, long speed, power through contact, and skills in the passing game

1:00and pass protection. But concerns linger over his vision, stiffness in the open field, inconsistency, and the wear from heavy college usage, plus that recent injury, sideline workouts. For the Broncos, he could add depth behind JK Dobbins, serve as a third down option and kick returner, and bring upside if his top form returns. It's a calculated risk worth considering late in the draft. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to NFL News Today, AI-powered football coverage.