Nicholas Singleton: Jets' Draft Prospect

0:00It's March 31st. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton is turning heads for the New York Jets ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Jets pack 9 picks, including two first rounders at number 2 and number 16, plus seconds at 33 and 44. Singleton, a senior standing 6-speed tall and weighing 219 pounds, just wrapped a pre-draft visit with the team. He's got the full package with size, speed, power, solid pass protection, reliable hands, and that tough, forward-falling runner style. But he needs work on quick cuts, change of direction, and his speed dipped a bit this past season compared to earlier years. Fans and scouts see him as a round three talent, with a solid track record that could fit the Jets backfield needs. In 2025, over 12 games, he ran for 549 yards on 123 carries at 4.5 yards per.

1:01Pop scoring 13 rushing touchdowns, plus 24 catches for 219 yards and one more score. Career-wise across 53 games, he's piled up 3,461 rushing yards on 622 carries for 5. 6 yards each, 45 rushing scores, and nearly 1,000 receiving yards with 9 touchdowns. His PFF grades hover around 76-78 the last few seasons, showing consistent production. Keep an eye on Singleton as the Jets build that draft board. Quoong, Quoong, he could bring that big 10 grit to the big apple and shake up their run game come draft. Day.