Devin Singletary
Nicknamed 'Motor,' this compact running back exploded in college with a historic 32-touchdown season before becoming a versatile NFL workhorse.
Born 1997 (age 29)·American football player·Birthday: September 3·Generation Z
Biography
Devin Singletary's football journey is a testament to proving doubters wrong. Hailing from Deerfield Beach, Florida, his relatively small stature for a running back didn't deter him at Florida Atlantic University, where he became a human highlight reel. His 2017 campaign was pure fireworks, as he shredded defenses and found the end zone with astonishing frequency, capturing national attention. Drafted by the Buffalo Bills, Singletary quickly carved out a role not with breakaway speed but with a patient, decisive running style that maximizes every block. He became a reliable, chain-moving presence for a rising Bills team, contributing to their AFC East dominance. After a productive stint with the Houston Texans, where he again shouldered a lead back role, his journey continued with the New York Giants, demonstrating the durability and consistent production that defines his professional career.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Devin was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Devin Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Devin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Led all NCAA Division I FBS players in 2017 with 32 rushing touchdowns and 198 total points scored.
- Rushed for over 1,000 yards in a single season for the Houston Texans in 2023.
- Recorded over 4,000 career scrimmage yards and 24 total touchdowns in his first five NFL seasons.
- Was a key offensive contributor for the Buffalo Bills during their run of four consecutive AFC East titles from 2020 to 2023.
Did You Know?
His nickname 'Motor' was given to him by his youth football coach for his non-stop running style.
He is the son of Devonn Singletary Sr., who also played running back at the University of Miami.
In high school, he played quarterback in addition to running back.
He and his father are one of only a few father-son duos to both be drafted into the NFL.
“I just put my head down and go to work.”
