Nick Singleton, the former standout running back from Penn State, sustained a broken foot during practice for the Senior Bowl on Thursday, as confirmed by his father, Tim Singleton, to the Reading Eagle on Friday. Tim mentioned that his son injured the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot and is set to undergo surgery early next week at the renowned Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama.
Despite this setback, Singleton plans to attend the NFL scouting combine scheduled from February 23 to March 2 in Indianapolis, although he will be unable to participate in any on-field activities. This injury follows another procedure he had last January when he had surgery on his thumb to repair a torn ligament.
Tim Singleton expressed his concerns, stating, “It seems like he”s been snake-bitten the last year between the thumb, the way the season went, and this happening. We thought he was going to turn the page and start something new when he went out to California to train.” He remains optimistic, adding, “He”ll be fine. He”ll keep grinding. Things happen for a reason.”
Throughout his career at Penn State, Singleton established himself as a prolific player, finishing as the school”s all-time leader in all-purpose yards with 5,586 and total touchdowns with 55. He is also fourth in career rushing yards, amassing 3,461. In the previous season, he rushed for 549 yards and scored 13 touchdowns while also catching 24 passes for 219 yards and one touchdown. His playing time reduced in the latter half of the season as Kaytron Allen emerged as the team”s primary running back.
Singleton is projected to be among the top five running backs available in the upcoming NFL draft.
