Potential Replacement for David Montgomery Squarely on Detroit Lions’ Radar
Penn State RB Nick Singleton is on the Detroit Lions’ radar as a potential future replacement for David Montgomery.
The Detroit Lions may already be laying the groundwork for their replacement for David Montgomery . According to Penn State standout Nick Singleton , the Lions are one of the teams that have shown “a lot of interest” in him during the pre-draft process, including conversations at the NFL Combine. And when you connect the dots, it’s not hard to see why.
Penn State RB Nick Singleton said he got a lot of interest from the Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions while at the NFL combine. He also has a pre-draft meeting scheduled with the New York Jets. pic.
twitter. com/So8dlSVYEB — Joel Haas (@Joel_Haas1) March 18, 2026 A Name to Watch in the 2026 NFL Draft Singleton is widely viewed as one of the top running back prospects in the 2026 class, with projections placing him anywhere from the late second round to early fourth round. That range lines up perfectly with where the Lions could look to add depth, or even a future starter, behind their current backfield.
At 6-foot and over 220 pounds with elite burst, Singleton offers the kind of size-speed combination that NFL teams covet. Production That Jumps Off the Page Over his four seasons at Penn State , Singleton put together an impressive résumé: 3,461 rushing yards 45 rushing touchdowns 5. 6 yards per carry Added 987 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns His 2024 season alone showcased his big-play ability, as he racked up 1,099 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, while also contributing significantly in the passing game.