It 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. 

For 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

Background5-Star RecruitGatorade Player of the YearBig Ten Freshman of the Year in 2022Second-Team All-Big Ten in 2022Third-Team All-Big Ten in 2023Notable Stats

Carries: 622

Rushing Yards: 3,461

Receptions: 102

Receiving Yards: 987

Career Touches: 724

Total Touchdowns: 54

Notable 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%

SkillsReliable pass catcherFluid change of direction skillsGood ball carrier visionDemonstrates good body controlDoesn’t lose momentum easilyPlayer 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.