Devin Singletary

26-Year-Old Running BackRB

Houston Texans

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At 5-8, 203, with a 4.66 40 time, Singletary never had the conventional profile of an NFL running back -- not even a backup. That he stuck as long as he did as a starter in Buffalo, which is to say most of the last four years, is in itself a testament to Singletary's mettle. His relentless motor allows him to catch defenders off guard, getting under their pads and knocking them backward despite his weight disadvantage. Over a long sample, though, Singletary's lack of speed and brute strength eventually shows up, leading to the conclusion that he might be best suited as a backup. Signed by the Texans in March to a one-year deal, Singletary should be an effective firecracker off the bench after starter Dameon Pierce tenderizes the defense, and he might even have more ability as a pass catcher than what he showed in Buffalo. Singletary struggled as a receiver with the Bills, but so did James Cook and Zack Moss, both plus pass-catchers in college. The Houston system might improve Singletary's pass-catching efficiency to somewhat offset his playing time decrease. Read Past Outlooks

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Running Back

Bye Week 7

Height 5'7"

Weight 203

DOB 9/3/1997

College Florida Atlantic

Drafted 3rd Rd 2019 #74 Overall

Efficient on 11 touches in win

RBHouston Texans

September 24, 2023

Singletary rushed nine times for 41 yards and brought in both targets for four yards in the Texans' 37-17 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.

ANALYSIS
Singletary finished as the Texans' rushing leader on the afternoon while posting his best rushing yardage total over the first three games. The veteran back could potentially begin to encroach on Dameon Pierce's workload if the latter's efficiency doesn't improve, although in fairness, Sunday was the first time over the season's first three games that Singletary averaged over 4.0 yards per carry in his own right. The workload distribution between the two will be one to monitor as Houston welcomes the Steelers in Week 4.

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How do Devin Singletary's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?

This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Air Yards Per Game
The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
Air Yards Per Snap
The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
% Team Air Yards
The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
% Team Targets
The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
Avg Depth of Target
Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
Catch Rate
The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Drop Rate
The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Avg Yds After Catch
The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
% Targeted On Route
Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
Avg Yds Per Route Run
Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.

Broken Tackle %

0.0%

Positive Run %

90.9%

% Yds After Contact

69.0%

Avg Yds After Contact

1.8

Rushing TD %

0.0%

Touches Per Game

6.0

% Snaps w/Touch

18.8%

Air Yards Per Game

2.5

Air Yards Per Snap

0.08

% Team Air Yards

0.8%

% Team Targets

1.2%

Avg Depth of Target

5.0 Yds

Catch Rate

33.3%

Drop Rate

0.0%

Avg Yds After Catch

5.0

% Targeted On Route

13.0%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

0.61

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

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Texans 2023 RB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts

D.Dameon Pierce

D.Devin Singletary

M.Mike Boone

D.Dare Ogunbowale

#% of Team Snaps

10148%

6430%

2612%

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Overall QB Rating Against

56.7

Cornerbacks

90.7

Safeties

24.5

Linebackers

53.0

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How do Devin Singletary's measurables compare to other running backs?

This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.

Height

5' 7"

Weight

203 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.66 sec

Shuttle Time

4.40 sec

Cone Drill

7.32 sec

Vertical Jump

35.0 in

Broad Jump

117 in

Bench Press

15 reps

Hand Length

8.50 in

Arm Length

28.88 in

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Past Fantasy Outlooks

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Last season was a wild ride for Singletary. The Florida Atlantic product entered camp as a likely 1B in the Buffalo backfield behind Zack Moss, who was a surprise inactive Week 1. Moss returned the next week and scored two touchdowns, kicking off a six-game streak with eight or more carries. But as the season wore on, Moss's role faded and Singletary eventually dominated backfield work. Including the playoffs, Singletary scored a TD in six straight games to close out the campaign, racking up 541 scrimmage yards and nine total TDs over that stretch while playing more than two-thirds of snaps every week. Singletary also had a strong finish to his rookie season back in 2019, and he's averaged at least 4.4 YPC each year in the NFL despite lacking prototypical size (5-7, 203) and speed (4.66 40). He's been less successful as a pass catcher, averaging 5.4 YPT or worse each season, and that could cost him playing time this year after the Bills spent a second-round pick on James Cook, who caught 27 passes for 284 yards and four TDs as the lightning to Zamir White's thunder for the 2021 Georgia Bulldogs. The Bills also still have Moss and 28-year-old Duke Johnson as backfield options, but Singletary remains the favorite to start and take the most carries in the fourth and final season of his rookie contract.

The Bills' decision to use a second consecutive third-round pick on a running back (Zack Moss) didn't bode well for Singletary's prospects last summer, and indeed the Florida Atlantic product ran for fewer yards than he did as a rookie despite playing four more games. Singletary did make up some of the difference with more production in the passing game, but it was still a disappointing showing after his big finish to 2019. He has the vision to find soft spots in a defense and the burst to punch through them, but a lack of straight-line speed or size prevents him from being a true big-play threat. Moss, a more physical runner, can also handle snaps on all three downs, giving the Bills more flexibility but also making it tougher for either RB to take advantage of specific matchups. Josh Allen also takes goal-line touches away from both backs, and offseason addition Matt Breida could further flatten the carry distribution. Offensive coordinator Brian Daboll should still find some kind of role for Singletary, but it isn't likely to yield much fantasy value unless Moss misses more time.

A third-round pick in 2019, Singletary looked good early but then missed three games with a hamstring injury, effectively setting him back to square one in the Buffalo offense. He seized the starting job in the second half, however, averaging 92.4 total yards over his final eight games before piling up 134 yards in a wild-card loss to the Texans. While the Florida Atlantic product isn't an impressive physical specimen at 5-7, 203, and doesn't wow anyone with his speed in the open field (4.66 40), he has excellent vision and burst, traits that offensive coordinator Brian Daboll exploited for maximum effectiveness last season, as no back in the league saw eight-man fronts less often than Singletary. He also got better as a receiver as the season wore on, though there's room for further improvement. Buffalo boosted its passing game by trading for Stefon Diggs in the offseason, later adding third-round pick Zack Moss to potentially keep Singletary in a committee, rather than anointing him the Bills' new bell cow. Given Singletary's smaller stature and useful but not exactly elite skill set, that might be the best decision for the team from a football perspective, but it could put a ceiling on his workload and fantasy upside.

Singletary is a hard back to pin down, both for defenders and for analysts. He's slightly undersized, and his 4.66 time in the 40-yard dash at the combine ranked as one of the weekend's bigger disappointments, but he did have 54 rushing TDs for Florida Atlantic the last two seasons. Singletary shows tremendous vision and balance, allowing him to exploit small creases and emerge from pileups, and his burst and low center of gravity eventually could make him a short-yardage weapon. With LeSean McCoy being cut in late August, Singletary seems positioned as the heir apparent, even if Frank Gore and T.J. Yeldon also stand between the rookie and touches in the short term.

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Quiet in loss

RBHouston Texans

September 17, 2023

Singletary carried four times for 14 yards and caught his lone target for 10 yards in Sunday's 31-20 loss to the Colts in Week 2.