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5 Breakout stars for Penn State Football in 2022

By Lawrence Santa Maria

Sep 4, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Curtis Jacobs (23) celebrates following the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2021; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Curtis Jacobs (23) celebrates following the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Penn State Football, Nicholas Singleton
Governor Mifflin’s Nicholas Singleton runs past the 30-yard line on his way to the end zone to score a touchdown against York High at Smalls Athletic Field in York on Saturday, August 28, 2021.Hes Dr 082821 Yorkfootball /

Nicholas Singleton – Running Back 

It may seem crazy to feature Singleton on this list considering he has not even thrown on a Penn State Football helmet or set of pads yet, but the youngster is just that good and comes to Happy Valley with this kind of warranted expectations.

Singleton was named the 2021 Gatorade National Player of the Year after he rushed for 2,043 yards and 41 touchdowns last season, averaging 12.4 yards per carry and scoring a touchdown on every 3.9 carries.

Those video game-like numbers led Singleton to be ranked as a four-star prospect and the 49th overall prospect in the country according to 247Sports.

Just this week Nittany Lions running back Noah Cain entered the transfer portal and landed back in his hometown with the LSU Tigers.

With his 4.5 speed Singleton will be the perfect compliment to Lee in the backfield, forming a thunder and lighting combination so expect him to see the field early and often as a true freshman.

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