Several current NFL players have followed in the footsteps of their famous fathers. For instance, Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers is the son of Ed McCaffrey, a former NFL wide receiver. Pat Surtain II, a standout cornerback for the Broncos, is pursuing a similar defensive career as his father, Pat Surtain. Meanwhile, Marvin Harrison Jr., a rookie wide receiver for the Cardinals, is showcasing offensive talents reminiscent of his Hall of Fame father, Marvin Harrison.
Such family connections in the NFL often stem from a combination of genetics and early exposure to the sport, providing an advantageous starting point for aspiring players. While not every child of an NFL player makes it to the professional level, several notable father-son duos have made their mark in the league.
In this context, the question arises about Giants running back Devin Singletary and whether he is related to former Bears linebacker and Hall of Famer Mike Singletary. However, football fans looking for a familial connection will be disappointed to learn that there is no relationship between them; the only link is their shared last name.
Devin Singletary grew up in Florida and played high school football at American Heritage School in Delray Beach before committing to Florida Atlantic University. In contrast, Mike Singletary was born and raised in Houston, Texas, where he now coaches the football team at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison. Although he has children involved in football, they are not related to Devin Singletary. His son, Matt, played as a defensive end at Baylor University and California Polytechnic State University in the late 2000s.
Besides Devin and Mike, there have been other NFL players with the surname Singletary. Bill Singletary played for the Giants in 1974, and Reggie Singletary had a notable five-year stint with the Eagles from 1986 to 1990, although none of these players appear to be related.
Devin Singletary is the son of Sabrina Clark and Devonn Singletary. His father, Devonn, was also a football player at Norfolk State University, where he earned the nickname “Motor,” a name that has also been passed down to his son in the NFL.