Former Penn State RB Nick Singleton Suffers Broken Foot

Singleton will undergo surgery and miss the NFL Combine.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:31am

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Former Penn State football running back Nick Singleton suffered a broken foot during Senior Bowl practice on Thursday, according to his father. Singleton will undergo surgery on his right foot in Birmingham, Alabama and will not be able to participate in the upcoming NFL Combine.

Why it matters

Singleton was a standout player for Penn State, setting the school's all-time career touchdown record. He had declared for the NFL draft in December and was widely projected to be selected on the second day, with some experts predicting round-one upside. This injury will impact his draft stock and preparation for the upcoming NFL season.

The details

Singleton had two seasons at Penn State in which he eclipsed the 1,000-yard rushing mark, and in 2025, set a season career high in touchdowns with 13. He notably raised the bar for Penn State's all-time career touchdown record, surpassing Saquon Barkley with 55 trips to the end zone. This surgery marks his second in the past year, coming off thumb surgery last January due to a torn ligament.

  • On Thursday, Singleton suffered the broken foot during Senior Bowl practice.
  • Singleton will undergo surgery on his right foot in Birmingham, Alabama.
  • The NFL Combine begins on February 23 in Indianapolis, which Singleton will miss.

The players

Nick Singleton

A former Penn State football running back who declared for the NFL draft in December.

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What they’re saying

“Singleton will undergo surgery on his right foot in Birmingham, Alabama.”

— Nick Singleton's father

What’s next

Singleton will miss the NFL Combine, but will still be in attendance as he recovers from the surgery. The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This injury is a setback for Singleton as he prepares for the NFL draft, but he has shown his talent and potential during his college career. Teams will still be interested in him, but the injury may impact his draft position and ability to participate in pre-draft workouts.