Nicholas Singleton: Saints' Draft Steal

0:00It's March 31st. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where football meets AI. Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton stands out as a prime prospect for the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. Despite the nanny lion's disastrous 2025 season, this six foot 219 pound back wrapped up his college career with 3,461 rushing yards and a program record 45 touchdowns. He stirred all-time in yards for Penn State and could slide into the mid-rounds where the Saints might grab him. The Saints' backfield has issues with Alvin Kamar slowing down, Kendrae Miller battling injuries, and Devin Neal still proving himself even after, signing Travis ETN. That opens the door for a fresh talent like Singleton, who burst onto the scene as a freshman in 2022 with over 1,000 yards and 12 scores, earning Big Ten freshman of the year. From high school in Pennsylvania, where he racked up over 6,300 yards and 116 touchdowns,

1:02Singleton joined a loaded Penn State class. He shared carries with K-Tron Allen, both topping 1,000 yards in 2024, but Penn State's collapse last year dropped his yards to 549 while he still led with 13 touchdowns. Singleton brings explosive speed, quick acceleration, underrated power, solid receiving chops with nearly 1,000 yards and 9 scores, plus kick-return value the Saints need. On the flip side, he needs better vision, cut-back feel, and elusiveness against NFL defenses. If he polishes those flaws, Singleton's home run potential makes him a day-three steal for New Orleans, adding a dynamic weapon to spark their offense. Get away, keep an eye on him as draft boards shake out.