Devin Singletary
26-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
216
YDS
898
TD
4
YDS
193
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
At 5-8, 203, with a 4.66 40 time, Singletary never had the conventional profile of an NFL running back -- not even a backup. That he stuck as long as he did as a starter in Buffalo, which is to say most of the last four years, is in itself a testament to Singletary's mettle. His relentless motor allows him to catch defenders off guard, getting under their pads and knocking them backward despite his weight disadvantage. Over a long sample, though, Singletary's lack of speed and brute strength eventually shows up, leading to the conclusion that he might be best suited as a backup. Signed by the Texans in March to a one-year deal, Singletary should be an effective firecracker off the bench after starter Dameon Pierce tenderizes the defense, and he might even have more ability as a pass catcher than what he showed in Buffalo. Singletary struggled as a receiver with the Bills, but so did James Cook and Zack Moss, both plus pass-catchers in college. The Houston system might improve Singletary's pass-catching efficiency to somewhat offset his playing time decrease. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Joining New York's backfield
Singletary is slated to sign a three-year deal with the Giants, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Per Schefter, Singletary's looming three-year pact with New York is a $16.5 million agreement that could be worth up to $19.5 million. The 26-year-old, who had 216 carries for 898 yards and four TDs to go along with 30 catches for 193 yards in 17 regular-season games with the Texans in 2023, steps into a situation where he'll be called upon to help fill in for the departure of Saquon Barkley (Eagles). It's a role that should yield enough touches for Singletary -- who profiles as the team's lead back at this stage -- to merit fantasy lineup consideration in 2024.
Per Schefter, Singletary's looming three-year pact with New York is a $16.5 million agreement that could be worth up to $19.5 million. The 26-year-old, who had 216 carries for 898 yards and four TDs to go along with 30 catches for 193 yards in 17 regular-season games with the Texans in 2023, steps into a situation where he'll be called upon to help fill in for the departure of Saquon Barkley (Eagles). It's a role that should yield enough touches for Singletary -- who profiles as the team's lead back at this stage -- to merit fantasy lineup consideration in 2024.
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Broken Tackle %
14.4%Positive Run %
83.8%% Yds After Contact
59.2%Avg Yds After Contact
2.5Rushing TD %
1.9%Touches Per Game
14.5% Snaps w/Touch
41.3%Air Yards Per Game
0.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.00% Team Air Yards
0.0%% Team Targets
6.9%Avg Depth of Target
0.0 YdsCatch Rate
78.9%Drop Rate
7.9%Avg Yds After Catch
8.3% Targeted On Route
13.2%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2023 Devin Singletary Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Devin Singletary's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 7"Weight
203 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.66 secShuttle Time
4.40 secCone Drill
7.32 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
117 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
8.50 inArm Length
28.88 in
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May not be brought back
Houston may opt not to re-sign Singletary during the 2024 offseason, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
Singletary's a free agent after rushing for a career-high 898 yards this past season with the Texans. While there's mutual interest in Singletary re-signing, he may not be a top priority for the Texans, who could opt to pursue a bigger name like Saquon Barkley or Josh Jacobs in free agency. Other running backs expected to draw interest from Houston include D'Andre Swift and Tony Pollard, per Wilson.
Singletary's a free agent after rushing for a career-high 898 yards this past season with the Texans. While there's mutual interest in Singletary re-signing, he may not be a top priority for the Texans, who could opt to pursue a bigger name like Saquon Barkley or Josh Jacobs in free agency. Other running backs expected to draw interest from Houston include D'Andre Swift and Tony Pollard, per Wilson.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2021
2020
2019
Last season was a wild ride for Singletary. The Florida Atlantic product entered camp as a likely
1B in the Buffalo backfield behind Zack Moss, who was a surprise inactive Week 1. Moss
returned the next week and scored two touchdowns, kicking off a six-game streak with eight or
more carries. But as the season wore on, Moss's role faded and Singletary eventually
dominated backfield work. Including the playoffs, Singletary scored a TD in six straight games to
close out the campaign, racking up 541 scrimmage yards and nine total TDs over that stretch
while playing more than two-thirds of snaps every week. Singletary also had a strong finish to
his rookie season back in 2019, and he's averaged at least 4.4 YPC each year in the NFL
despite lacking prototypical size (5-7, 203) and speed (4.66 40). He's been less successful as a
pass catcher, averaging 5.4 YPT or worse each season, and that could cost him playing time
this year after the Bills spent a second-round pick on James Cook, who caught 27 passes for
284 yards and four TDs as the lightning to Zamir White's thunder for the 2021 Georgia Bulldogs.
The Bills also still have Moss and 28-year-old Duke Johnson as backfield options, but Singletary
remains the favorite to start and take the most carries in the fourth and final season of his rookie
contract.
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Effective as pass catcher
Singletary rushed the ball nine times for 22 yards in Saturday's 34-10 loss to the Ravens. He added five receptions on six targets for 48 yards.
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Tallies garbage-time score
Singletary rushed the ball 13 times for 66 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 45-14 win over the Browns. He added three receptions on three targets for four yards.
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Scores vital touchdown
Singletary rushed the ball 24 times for 63 yards in Saturday's 23-19 win over the Colts. He added one reception on one target for two yards.
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Totals 86 yards
Singletary rushed the ball 16 times for 80 yards in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Titans. He added three catches on three targets for six yards.
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Limited workload in Week 16 loss
Singletary carried the ball nine times for 44 yards and caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Browns.
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