MOBILE, Al. — What should have been a showcase week has turned into a nightmare for Nick Singleton. During Senior Bowl practices on Jan 31, the former Penn State running back suffered a broken foot (specifically the fifth metatarsal), according to verified reports.
The injury will require surgery and rule him out of on-field drills at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis later this month.
Impact on Draft Stock
Singleton entered the week competing for RB1 status in the 2026 class. While his tape—including a career-high 14 touchdowns in 2025—speaks for itself, the inability to run the 40-yard dash is a setback. Scouts view his “elite burst” as his defining trait; not being able to verify that speed with a stopwatch may cause him to slide to Day 2 (Rounds 2-3).
The “RBU” Ripple Effect
While Singleton focuses on recovery, his injury underscores the fragility of the position—a lesson Penn State is learning in real-time.
With Singleton and Kaytron Allen (Draft) both gone, the running back room was looking perilously thin. However, the verified return of Cam Wallace (who withdrew from the Transfer Portal on Jan 30) couldn’t have effectively come at a better time.
Revised RB Depth Chart:
- Quinton Martin Jr. (The new RB1)
- Corey Smith (The Speedster)
- Cam Wallace (The Veteran Presence)
- Messiah Mickens (The Freshman Phenom)
Singleton’s exit marks the end of an era, but Wallace’s return ensures the floor doesn’t drop out from under the running game.