Nicholas Singleton

Nicholas Singleton enters 2026 as an intriguing but volatile fantasy football rookie for the Tennessee Titans. He was drafted 165th overall in the fifth round and signed his rookie contract, so he is firmly in the mix for a depth role rather than guaranteed immediate touches.

The main fantasy issue is the Titans’ backfield crowd. Recent analysis has Singleton opening the year as at best the RB3 behind Tony Pollard and Tyjae Spears, with some projections even calling him the RB4 on the depth chart. That means his early-season value depends heavily on camp usage, special teams work, and whether he can earn passing-down snaps.

There is still a real upside case. Multiple scouting and fantasy models point to Singleton’s size-speed blend and pass-catching ability as traits that could help him carve out a role, and one analysis notes that his best path to relevance may be as a receiver because he may already be the team’s best option in that area. The long-term door is also open because Pollard and Spears are not locked into the backfield forever, and both are described as free agents after the 2026 season in one source.

For fantasy managers, Singleton is best viewed as a boom-bust late-round rookie dart throw in redraft and a cheaper upside stash in dynasty. His floor is low because he likely needs an injury or a depth-chart shakeup to see meaningful volume, but the ceiling is useful if he can win the passing-game role or move up the chart during the season. The recent foot injury from Senior Bowl practice was noted earlier in the process, but the latest reports focus on his Titans role rather than any current setback, so the bigger fantasy story now is opportunity, not health.

Updated 06/22/2026