Devin Singletary: From College Standout to NFL Running Back

Devin Singletary, nicknamed "Motor," has carved out a notable career in football, transitioning from a dominant college player to a professional running back in the NFL. This article explores his college achievements at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and his subsequent journey in the NFL.

College Career at Florida Atlantic University

Singletary played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls, where he quickly gained recognition for his exceptional performance.

2017 Season: A Record-Breaking Year

In 2017, as a sophomore, Singletary led all Division I FBS players in several key categories:

Rushing touchdowns (32)
Combined rushing and receiving touchdowns (33)
Points scored (198)
He also amassed 1,920 rushing yards.

His outstanding season included a memorable performance in the Conference USA championship game against North Texas on December 2, 2017, where he rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns. Singletary added three more touchdowns in the Owls' 50-3 victory over Akron in the 2017 Boca Raton Bowl, bringing his total to 33 touchdowns for the year (32 rushing, 1 receiving).

2018 Season: Continued Success

The following season, Singletary continued to excel, rushing for 1,348 yards on 261 attempts and scoring 22 touchdowns.

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NFL Career

Buffalo Bills (2019-2022)

Singletary was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, selected as the 74th overall pick.

2019 Season: Rookie Debut

He made his professional debut on September 8, 2019, against the New York Jets, rushing for 70 yards on four carries and adding five receptions for 28 yards in a 17-16 victory for the Bills. One week later, he scored his first NFL rushing touchdown in a 28-14 win over the New York Giants.

2020 Season: Sharing the Backfield

With Frank Gore's departure in free agency, the Bills drafted Zack Moss in the 2020 NFL Draft to complement Singletary. Singletary and Moss split carries throughout the season, with Singletary finishing as Buffalo's top rusher. He recorded 687 yards and two touchdowns on 156 carries, including a 51-yard touchdown run against the Denver Broncos in Week 15. He also caught 38 passes for 269 yards.

2021 Season

In Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, Singletary scored his first touchdown of the season with a 46-yard run, reaching a top speed of 20.29 miles per hour according to NFL NextGen Stats. Despite sharing the backfield with Moss and Matt Breida, Singletary eventually emerged as the primary halfback.

Houston Texans (2023)

Singletary began the 2023 season as the No. 2 running back for the Houston Texans, behind Dameon Pierce.

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New York Giants (2024-Present)

On March 14, 2024, Singletary signed a three-year, $16.5 million contract with the New York Giants. During Week 5, Singletary did not play due to injury, which allowed rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr. to see more playing time.

Player Evaluation Metrics

Explosive Play Rating (EPX)

Explosive Play Rating (EPX) is a comprehensive rating of a player's explosiveness, factoring in per-play efficiency and total volume of explosive plays created. EPX is scaled so 100 is league-average at each position and blends passing, rushing, and receiving according to each player's usage.

Value Over Stream

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Player Popularity Index (PPI)

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