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Devin Singletary

Singletary in 2018
No. 26 – New York Giants
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1997-09-03) September 3, 1997 (age 27) Deerfield Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight:	203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:	American Heritage (FL)
College:	Florida Atlantic (2016–2018)
NFL Draft:	2019 / Round: 3 / Pick: 74
Career history
Buffalo Bills (2019–2022) Houston Texans (2023) New York Giants (2024–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
C-USA Most Valuable Player (2017) 2x First-team All-C-USA (2017, 2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Rushing yards: 4,483 Rushing average: 4.5 Rushing touchdowns: 24 Receptions: 196 Receiving yards: 1,283 Receiving touchdowns: 4
Player stats at PFR

Devin Singletary (born September 3, 1997) is an American professional football player. He is a running back for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). People often call him "Motor" because of his energetic playing style.

Devin played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls. In 2017, he was amazing, leading all top college players with 32 rushing touchdowns. He also gained 1,920 rushing yards that year. The Buffalo Bills picked him in the 2019 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Houston Texans.

Early Life and "Motor" Nickname

Devin Singletary grew up in Florida. He went to American Heritage School for high school football. He was a very talented player, rushing for almost 5,000 yards during his high school years. He was chosen twice for the First-Team All-State, which means he was one of the best players in Florida.

His childhood nickname, "Motor," stuck with him. He shared this nickname with his father. It describes how he plays football: always moving and full of energy!

College Football Star

Devin played college football at Florida Atlantic University.

First Seasons at FAU

In his first year (2016), he ran for over 1,000 yards. He scored 12 touchdowns, showing he was a strong runner.

His second year (2017) was even better. He rushed for over 200 yards in two different games. He led all top college players with 32 rushing touchdowns. He also set a new record for rushing yards in a single season at Florida Atlantic. He was even considered for the Doak Walker Award, given to the best college running back.

Championship Games and Records

In December 2017, Devin helped his team win the Conference USA championship game. He rushed for 164 yards and scored three touchdowns. He then scored three more touchdowns in the Boca Raton Bowl game. This brought his total touchdowns for the year to 33!

In his final college season (2018), he scored 22 more touchdowns. He finished his college career as FAU's all-time leading rusher. He also had the sixth-most rushing touchdowns in the history of college football's top division.

College Stats Overview

Here's a quick look at Devin's college stats:

Professional Football Career

Devin Singletary started his professional journey in the NFL.

Buffalo Bills

Singletary playing against the Washington Redskins

The Buffalo Bills picked Devin in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Even though there were experienced players on the team, Devin quickly became an important part of the Bills' offense.

2019 Season

In his very first NFL game, Devin rushed for 70 yards. A week later, he scored his first NFL rushing touchdown against the New York Giants. Later that season, he had a great game against the Washington Redskins, rushing for 95 yards and scoring a touchdown. He also caught a touchdown pass on Thanksgiving Day against the Dallas Cowboys. By the end of his rookie year, he had 775 rushing yards and four total touchdowns (two rushing, two receiving).

2020 Season

In 2020, Devin became the Bills' main rusher. He ran for 687 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught 38 passes for 269 yards. He improved his ball security, fumbling only once this season.

2021 Season

Devin scored his first touchdown of 2021 with an impressive 46-yard run against the Miami Dolphins. He became the primary running back for the Bills later in the season. He had several strong games, including 110 rushing yards and two touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons. In 2021, he finished with 870 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns.

In the playoffs that year, Devin scored two touchdowns in a big win against the New England Patriots. He also scored a touchdown in a close game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

2022 Season

Even with new players joining the team, Devin remained the top running back for the Bills in 2022. He scored his first rushing touchdowns of the season against the Minnesota Vikings. In Week 16, he had a fantastic game against the Chicago Bears, rushing for 106 yards and a touchdown. He finished the 2022 season with 819 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns.

Houston Texans

In 2023, Devin signed with the Houston Texans. He started the season as the second running back. In Week 4, he even threw a touchdown pass as part of a trick play! After another player got injured, Devin became the starting running back in Week 10. He had a career-best game, rushing for 150 yards and a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. This performance earned him the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award.

New York Giants

In March 2024, Devin Singletary signed a three-year contract with the New York Giants, starting a new chapter in his NFL career.

NFL Career Stats

Here's a summary of Devin Singletary's performance in the NFL.

Regular Season

Postseason