Here’s how Nick Singleton’s hot start compares to Penn State legends Larry Johnson, Saquon Barkley

Nick Singleton is on his way to having a successful college career. He is blazing through defenses at a very fast rate, and places like 247Sports are starting to take notice.

Penn State has had its fair share of top running backs go through the program. Saquon Barkley and Larry Johnson are two names that stand out. Barkley finished as a Heisman Finalist in his final season, while Johnson had 2,087 yards rushing as a senior.

After the first three games of the season, Singleton has 334 yards rushing, which is the most by any Nittany Lions RB since Johnson in 2002.

Singleton is doing more with less carries when compared to Barkley and Johnson as well. Barkley had 307 yards rushing after the first three games of his final season in 2017. Johnson had 54 carries, while Singleton has 30 carries so far.

Barkley is still in the NFL with the New York Giants, while Johnson spent the majority of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Johnson finished his NFL career with 6,223 yards rushing and 55 touchdowns on the ground.

The young Penn State RB is on his way.

Former 5-star Nick Singleton through 3 games:

– 334 rushing yards, most of any PSU RB since Larry Johnson in 2002.
– Johnson had 54 carries, Singleton has 30
– Saquon Barkley had 307 yards through 3 games in 2017 pic.twitter.com/9chyEMBanl

— 247Sports (@247Sports) September 19, 2022

Grant Bricker

Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.