Should I Start Nicholas Singleton?

Saturday, April 25, 11:14 AM

The Tennessee Titans have selected Penn State running back prospect Nicholas Singleton with the 165th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Singleton exploded for 1,474 yards and 17 touchdowns in 2024, and while his yardage was nearly cut in half last season, he still found the end zone 14 times. He's a solid receiver but does most of his work as a ball-carrier, showcasing an ability to find gaps at the line of scrimmage and rack up extra yardage. He's the all-time touchdowns leader at Penn State, surpassing Saquon Barkley by two scores. There's a path for him to earn immediate playing time in Tennessee. Pollard is 28 years old and heading into a contract season, so the Titans may look to shift some of his workload to Singleton in preparation for the future. Meanwhile, Tyjae Spears should remain nestled into a third-down role, staying away from most of the early-down work. After proving that he was capable of producing in the Big 10, Singleton will now make the leap to the NFL as a potential steal in fantasy football rookie drafts.