The Athletic reported that the Rose Bowl is "strongly considering" selecting the Nittany Lions instead of the Buckeyes.
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?