In the weeks and months to come, the Titans will hope to learn the answer to an important question concerning running back Nick Singleton, the organization's recent fifth-round draft pick from Penn State.
Simply put, are the Titans getting the Singleton of 2025 or the Singleton of 2024?
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Nick Singleton as seen at the 2026 NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on Feb. 27, 2026, in Indianapolis.
Photo: Getty Images/Michael Hickey
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