DeShon Singleton

DeShon Singleton (born February 4, 2003)

College career Hutchinson CC Singleton spent one season at Hutchinson Community College in 2021, before entering the transfer portal.

Nebraska Singleton transferred to play for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In his first season as a Cornhusker in 2022, he recorded just three tackles. During the 2023 season, Singleton played in just five games due to a season ending knee injury suffered versus Michigan, where he totaled 19 tackles with two and a half being for a loss, and a pass deflection. In week 8 of the 2024 season, he recorded ten tackles against Ohio State. He finished the 2024 season, playing in 13 games, where he totaled 71 tackles, three pass deflections, and an interception. In the 2025 season opener, Singleton tallied seven tackles in a win over Cincinnati. In week 5, he recorded six tackles and two interceptions, earning Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week and East-West Shrine Bowl defensive player of the week honors.

Professional career

Singleton signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2026.

Personal life Singleton is the older brother of Cornhuskers receiver DJ Singleton.