Andrew Harbaugh, Vikings WireWed, December 3, 2025 at 4:07 PM UTC·2 min readIt is never too early to begin watching prospects for the 2026 NFL Draft. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah may not be around to make the picks, but that doesn't mean we can't discuss the players themselves. The general manager discussion may be had later, but for now, we are going to focus on any potential Vikings draft fits or players in the draft as a whole.
We are going to be covering every position in the draft, but not all of them will necessarily be the Vikings' needs. But of course, anything is possible for a team, and if not, they will be drafted by a division rival that the Vikings see twice a year.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFor this report, we will be discussing a running back. Aaron Jones has been injury-riddled all year. When he plays, though, the team demonstrates that he and Jordan Mason are an effective duo. So what if the team moves on from Jones to free up some money? Then running back becomes a top priority.
With that in mind, here is our report on Nick Singleton.
Information
Nick Singleton
School: Penn State
Conference: Big Ten
Height/Weight: 6-0 3/8, 218 lbs.
Age when Drafted: 22
Previous Schools: None
Background
5-Star Recruit
Gatorade Player of the Year
Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2022
Second-Team All-Big Ten in 2022
Third-Team All-Big Ten in 2023
Notable Stats
Carries: 622
Rushing Yards: 3,461
Receptions: 102
Receiving Yards: 987
Career Touches: 724
Total Touchdowns: 54
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNotable PFF Numbers from 2025
PFF Rushing Grade: 76
Yards After Contact Per Carry: 2.69
Missed Tackles Forced: 18
Runs of 10+ Yards: 12
Breakaway Run %: 23.4%
Skills
Reliable pass catcher
Fluid change of direction skills
Good ball carrier vision
Demonstrates good body control
Doesn’t lose momentum easily
Player Summary
Nick Singleton should be one of the best running backs in the country, and yet he has hit somewhat of a plateau over the last two years at Penn State. He returned for his Senior season with high hopes, but Penn State as a whole saw itself fall on its proverbial face. That being said, Singleton is still a top-tier athlete out of the backfield, which makes him a versatile option for an offense. He is a classic case of a player being a better pro than he is a college one, and the combine could help him improve his stock. Until then, he will be one of the biggest question marks in the draft, but he has the potential to be a lead back for a team despite it.
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