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Aditya Singh has eyes set on NFL history
His NFL push is about more than football, it’s about opening doors for Indian Americans in a sport
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Avani Acharya - Thu, 02, Apr 2026
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As the 2026 National Football League (NFL) Draft approaches, Indian American defensive lineman Aditya Singh is aiming for more than being a promising prospect, he is seeking to blaze a trail for the community to football’s biggest stage.
If drafted, Singh would be among the first fully Indian American players in NFL history, a milestone that reflects the growing, but still underrepresented, presence of South Asians beyond traditional fields like medicine, technology, and business in professional sports arenas.
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“That doesn’t create pressure—it creates purpose,” Singh said in a press statement. “If I’m going to open a door, I want others walking through it behind me.”
A graduating senior defensive lineman from Oklahoma Baptist University, who also represented Southern Connecticut State and University of Massachusetts, has signed with Champaign-based High Integrity Management, taking the next step toward his goal.
At 6'0" and 285 pounds, Singh spent the past season playing 710 of 793 defensive snaps while securing All-Conference honors and invitations to both the FCS National Bowl and the Dream Bowl. He also led all interior defensive tackles in his conference in total tackles, underscoring his consistency and impact on the field.
“That’s the long game,” Singh said. “I might not be the biggest or fastest, but I’ll be the last one standing.”
According to a news release, Scouts have praised Singh's durability and endurance on the field. “Unbelievably hard worker that will put the time and effort to be the best version of himself,” said Tyler Roberts, his defensive line position coach at Oklahoma Baptist. “It was an absolute pleasure to coach him. After what we hope is a long and prosperous career in the NFL, he will be an amazing coach someday.”
Currently training for pro days and combine showcases, Singh is working with Olympic gold medalist Ato Boldon, who praised his rapid improvement. “In such a short period of time, he was one of the most improved players I have trained recently," Boldon said.
Commenting on his chances ahead, the New Jersey-bred athlete said, “I’m not asking for guarantees. Just a chance."
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