Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton could be a player to watch for the New York Jets ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.

As things stand, the Jets hold nine picks in the draft, including two first-rounders (No. 2 and No. 16), and two second-rounders (No. 33 and No. 44).

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If things hold there, general manager Darren Mougey and the Jets front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23, Jets Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game.

Singleton, who had a pre-draft visit with the Jets, is up next in our prospect previews.

Here’s a rundown of what experts are saying about his game:

RB Nicholas Singleton | Penn State | SeniorUSAT

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Vitals

Height: 6′

Weight: 219 lbs

Age: 22.2

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Pros

Has size, speed, and power

Effective in pass protection

Has good hands out of the backfield

Hard to tackle and always falling forward

Cons

Struggles with change of direction and lacks shiftiness

Speed wasn’t as explosive in 2025 as earlier in career

Stats

2025 stats (12 GP):

123 rush attempts for 549 yards (4.5 yards per carry), 13 rushing touchdowns, 24 receptions, 219 receiving yards, 1 receiving touchdown

Career Stats (53 GP):

622 rush attempts for 3,461 yards (5.6 YPC), 45 rushing touchdowns, 102 receptions, 987 receiving yards, 9 receiving touchdowns, 4,448 scrimmage yards, 48 kick returns for 1,138 yards (23.7 yards per return), 1 kick return touchdown

2025 PFF grade:

PFF grade over the last three seasons:

Consensus rank

Draft stock: Round 3

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