Devin Singletary runs during spring football practice at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on March 22, 2018. (Richard Graulich / The Palm Beach Post) After only two seasons at Florida Atlantic, rising junior running back Devin Singletary (American Heritage) is arguably the greatest player in program history — and, at least to CBS Sports’ Will Brinson, the All-American could parlay that into becoming a first-round pick in next spring’s NFL Draft. In a “way too early” mock for the 2019 NFL Draft, Brinson has Singletary not only leaving school early, but being selected with the 30th overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Piling up yards on a Lane Kiffin team will result in Singletary getting significant draft traction,” Brinson explained. “And I’m going to assume the Steelers don’t keep Le’Veon Bell after this year.” Singletary, 20, ran for 1,920 yards and an FBS-best 32 rushing … [Read more...] about Florida Atlantic’s Devin Singletary projected to be first-round pick in 2019 NFL Draft by CBS Sports
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Florida Atlantic football ranked No. 17 in USA Today post-spring camp poll
Members of the team run drills during Florida Atlantic University football practice at the Orange Bowl Field at Carter Park Saturday April 7, 2018 in Fort Lauderdale. (Meghan McCarthy / The Palm Beach Post) If Florida Atlantic head coach Lane Kiffin is serious about drawing recruits through the #cometothefaU movement, being ranked is a strong step forward for the defending Conference USA champions. After receiving votes in both the Coaches and Associated Press polls last season, the Owls were listed as the No. 17 team in a preseason, post-spring camp Top 25 list by USA Today’s Paul Myerberg. This list is not directly affiliated with the weekly polls and rankings which run throughout the college football season. “Lane Kiffin plus offense plus Twitter equals what should be another fun year for FAU,” Myerberg wrote. FAU joined No. 10 Miami as the only Florida teams on the list. The UCF Knights went unranked after going a perfect 12-0 last season, as did the University of … [Read more...] about Florida Atlantic football ranked No. 17 in USA Today post-spring camp poll
Quarterback battle, local stars headline Florida Atlantic’s second spring game under Lane Kiffin
Chris Robison takes a snap in front of De’Andre Johnson during spring football practice at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on March 22, 2018. (Richard Graulich / The Palm Beach Post) BOCA RATON — After how well Florida Atlantic played at home last season, one might think Owls head coach Lane Kiffin is expecting a packed crowd and a fun atmosphere for Saturday’s spring game (4:00, free admission). Kiffin learned last year that the spring game in Boca Raton isn’t what it is in Tuscaloosa or Pasadena. If anything, the second-year Owls coach just wants fans to see that last year’s 11-3 record and Conference USA championship wasn’t a fluke. “I would hope (the fans) see exciting plays and we play fast like we always do, and make a bunch of plays on defense,” Kiffin said. FAU’s second spring game under Kiffin will have shades of his first, as quarterbacks De’Andre Johnson and Chris Robison will compete for the starting … [Read more...] about Quarterback battle, local stars headline Florida Atlantic’s second spring game under Lane Kiffin
Florida Atlantic All-American RB Devin Singletary limited in Tuesday’s practice with injury
Running back Devin Singletary, No. 5, runs drills during Florida Atlantic University football practice at the Orange Bowl Field at Carter Park Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Fort Lauderdale. (Meghan McCarthy / The Palm Beach Post) BOCA RATON — Florida Atlantic took the field for most of Tuesday without arguably its most valuable player, as reigning Conference USA MVP and junior running back Devin “Motor” Singletary (American Heritage-Delray) was limited in practice with what multiple sources called a “hamstring injury.” Singletary, the program’s all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 44, suffered the injury during Saturday’s scrimmage at Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale. Though Singletary participated in positional drills, he mainly spent practice in a black jersey on an exercise bike with other injured Owls. Singletary did not participate in contact drills. It is not known at this time how long Singletary will be out, though one source … [Read more...] about Florida Atlantic All-American RB Devin Singletary limited in Tuesday’s practice with injury
Florida Atlantic All-American running back Devin Singletary mostly limited in Tuesday’s practice with injury
Running back Devin Singletary, No. 5, runs drills during Florida Atlantic University football practice at the Orange Bowl Field at Carter Park Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Fort Lauderdale. (Meghan McCarthy / The Palm Beach Post) BOCA RATON — Florida Atlantic took the field for most of Tuesday without arguably its most valuable player, as reigning Conference USA MVP and junior running back Devin “Motor” Singletary (American Heritage-Delray) was limited in practice with what multiple sources called a “hamstring injury.” Singletary, the program’s all-time leader in rushing touchdowns with 44, suffered the injury during Saturday’s scrimmage at Carter Park in Fort Lauderdale. Though Singletary participated in positional drills, he mainly spent practice in a black jersey on an exercise bike with other injured Owls. Singletary’s black jersey means that he cannot participate in contact drills. That time will instead be spent working with … [Read more...] about Florida Atlantic All-American running back Devin Singletary mostly limited in Tuesday’s practice with injury