UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Penn State freshman running back Nicholas Singleton has been named The Maxwell Football Club's Offensive National High School Player of the Year. This is the 15th year that this award will be presented and the fifth in which offensive and defensive players are both recognized.
Singleton was previously named Gatorade's National Player of the Year after rushing for 2,043 yards and 41 touchdowns for Governor Mifflin High School, which went 10-1. He averaged 13.2 yards per touch, including 12.4 yards per rushing attempt, and scored every 3.89 times he touched the ball.
SINGLETON BIO
HIGH SCHOOL
Played for head coach Jeff Lang at Governor Mifflin High School…Team captain during senior year…Led Governor Mifflin to a District 5A title and an 8-1 record as a junior…Squad finished 10-1 during senior season, winning the Berks Football League Section 1 title...Named the 2021 Gatorade National Player of the Year...Selected to play in the 2022 All-American Bowl...Named Berks County MVP as a junior and senior...Also Named to the Berks County all-academic team...Holds the Berks County record with 6,326 rushing yards and 116 touchdowns...Ran for 2,059 yards and totaled 44 rushing touchdowns as a senior...Made four receptions for 98 yards and two scores while returning a kickoff for a touchdown as well...Gained 1,311 yards on 107 carries (12.3 average) as a junior while scoring 22 touchdowns...Posted 1,690 yards on 180 attempts (9.3) and scored 32 touchdowns as a sophomore...Tallied 1,266 yards during freshman campaign to go along with 24 scores...Rated a five-star prospect by On3...Named a four-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN...Ranked as the No. 49 overall recruit, No. 4 running back and No. 2 prospect in Pennsylvania by 247Sports...Tabbed the No. 29 player overall, No. 1 running back and No. 1 player in Pennsylvania by On3…Rated the No. 109 overall prospect, No. 5 running back and No. 3 player in Pennsylvania by Rivals…Rated the No. 53 overall recruit, No. 4 running back, No. 5 player in the region and No. 2 player in Pennsylvania by ESPN...Also starred in track and field at Governor Mifflin, participating in the 100m, 200m and 4x100 relay...Was an all-county selection in the 100 and 200 m...Has a 3.51 GPA at Governor Mifflin.
PERSONAL
Full name is Nicholas Sean-Gaylor Singleton....Son of Nicole and Timmy Singleton…Has a sister, Zhane, and two brothers, Christian and Sean…Enjoys movies and gaming in his spare time...Has volunteered in the Governor Mifflin midget football program, has taken part in Mifflin's elementary school literacy outreach program and has volunteered at community clean-up events...Is undecided on a major.
The Maxwell Football Club National High School Player of the Year award was established in 2007 and former winners include Ty Thompson (Offense – Mesquite HS – Oregon), Barrett Carter (North Gwinnett HS – Clemson), Bryce Young (Offense – Mater Dei HS – Alabama), Bryan Bresee (Defense – Damascus HS – Clemson), Bru McCoy (Offense – Mater Dei HS – USC), Nolan Smith (Defense – IMG Academy – Georgia), Trevor Lawrence (Offense – Cartersville HS – Clemson), Taron Vincent (Defense -IMG Academy – Ohio State), Tate Martell (Bishop Gorman HS – Ohio State), Jacob Eason (2015 Lake Stevens HS – Georgia), Trenton Thompson (2014 Westover HS – Georgia), Will Grier (2013 Davidson Day School – Florida), Derrick Henry (2012 Yulee HS – Alabama), Noah Spence (2011 Bishop McDevitt HS – Ohio State), Jeff Driskel (2010 Hagerty HS – Florida), Sharif Floyd (2009 George Washington HS - Florida), Jamarkus McFarland (2008 Lufkin HS - Oklahoma) and DeVier Posey (2007 Cincinnati LaSalle HS – Ohio State).
Singleton will be honored Friday, March 18, 2022 at the 85th Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala which will be held at the Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.
Tickets for the Maxwell Football Club National Awards Gala are available for purchase on the Club's website https://maxwellfootballclub.org/purchase-tickets/ or by calling 215-643-3833.
About the Maxwell Football Club
The Maxwell Football Club (MFC) was founded in 1935 and is a registered 501c3 Non-Profit Corporation. The MFC promotes and recognizes excellence at all levels of football from youth leagues through the professional ranks. Each year the MFC offers programs which focus on player and coach development, safety, and player wellness. The Club also presents many of the premiere awards in the football world each year. Membership is open and additional information on the Club can be found at www.maxwellfootballclub.org.
