The fourth-year defensive back is pegged as a potential top-15 draft selection by NFL Draft analysts.
Though Yates plays wide receiver and defensive back for his high school, he will join the Nittany Lions as a linebacker.
Offensive lineman Olu Fashanu led the way with second-team All-Big Ten recognition from the coaches and third-team honors from the media.
Singleton is the first Nittany Lion to take home the award since Christian Hackenberg in 2013.
What if Beaver Stadium had logo at center field?
This year's Nittanyville slate had everything -- name puns, pop culture references, and even a touch of prophecy.