Tim Scott (born January 25, 1993) is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants. He played college football at the University of North Carolina.
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| Born: | January 25, 1993 Fredericksburg, Virginia | ||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Colonial Forge (VA) | ||||
| College: | North Carolina | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2015 | ||||
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Early years
editScott attended Colonial Forge High School. In football, he was a four-year starter, while playing at safety, wide receiver, running back and kick returner.
As a junior, he tallied 13 receptions for 221 yards, one receiving touchdown, 22 carries for 173 yards and one rushing touchdown.
As a senior, he received District defensive player of the year, second-team All-Washington Metro and All-Fredericksburg honors.
He also practiced basketball.
College career
editScott accepted a football scholarship from the University of North Carolina. As a true freshman he appeared in 13 games with 8 starts at cornerback. He registered 43 tackles, one interception, 6 passes defensed (second on the team) and 2 quarterback hurries. He had 5 tackles (one for loss) against Clemson University. He made 9 tackles against East Carolina University.
As a sophomore, he started all 12 games at cornerback. He collected 48 tackles (sixth on the team), 5.5 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions (led the team) and 9 passes defensed (led the team). He had 6 tackles (one for loss) and one pass defensed against the University of Virginia. He made 6 tackles and one pass defensed against North Carolina State University. He had 6 tackles, one interception and 2 passes defensed against Virginia Tech University.
As a junior, he started all 13 games. He posted 49 tackles (one for loss), 2 interceptions, 3 passes defensed and 2 quarterback hurries and a tackle for loss. He had 6 tackles and one pass defensed against Boston College. He made 6 tackles against East Carolina University. He was switched to safety for the 2013 Belk Bowl, making 6 tackles and one sack.
As a senior, he started all 12 games, totaling 72 tackles (led the team), one interception, 7 passes defensed and one fumble return for a touchdown. He had 6 tackles against North Carolina State University. He had 9 tackles and one pass defensed against the University of Virginia. He had 7 tackles against Georgia Tech University.
Professional career
editDallas Cowboys
editScott was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2015 NFL draft on May 9.[1] He was waived on September 5, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[2][3] He spent time on and off the Cowboys' practice squad throughout the season, before being released on December 1, 2015.[4]
Cleveland Browns
editOn December 8, 2015, Scott was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.[5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 5, 2016.[6] He was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2016.[7]
Washington Redskins
editOn August 3, 2017, Scott was signed by the Washington Redskins.[8] He was waived on August 13, 2017.[9]
New York Giants
editOn August 24, 2017, Scott was signed by the New York Giants.[10] He was waived on September 1, 2017 and was re-signed to the practice squad.[11][12] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4, 2017.[13] He was waived on November 7, 2017.[14] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 12, 2017.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 1, 2018.[16] He was waived on May 22, 2018.[17]
Arizona Cardinals
editOn August 10, 2018, Scott was signed by the Arizona Cardinals to a one-year contract.[18] He was waived on September 1, 2018.[19]
References
edit- ^ Archer, Todd (May 10, 2015). "2015 Dallas Cowboys undrafted free agents". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ Helman, David (September 5, 2015). "Vaughan, Showers Among Notable Cuts As Cowboys Meet 53-Man Roster Limit". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ Phillips, Rob (September 7, 2015). "Cowboys Turn Attention To Practice Squad, QB Kellen Moore". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ "Tim Scott Transactions". FoxSports.com.
- ^ "Browns sign TE Connor Hamlett, DB Tim Scott to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 8, 2015. Archived from the original on August 29, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ "Browns sign 6 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 5, 2016. Archived from the original on April 17, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ "Browns sign P Michael Palardy". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 30, 2016. Archived from the original on September 30, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ "8/3: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. August 3, 2017. Archived from the original on September 30, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ "8/13: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. August 13, 2017. Archived from the original on November 22, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (August 24, 2017). "New York Giants sign safety Tim Scott". Giants.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2017). "New York Giants make first round of roster cuts". Giants.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (September 3, 2017). "Giants sign eight players to practice squad". Giants.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (November 4, 2017). "Weston Richburg placed on IR; CB Tim Scott signed off practice squad". Giants.com. Archived from the original on January 11, 2018.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (November 7, 2017). "Giants reinstate CB Janoris Jenkins; view roster moves". Giants.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2017.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (December 12, 2017). "Giants sign OL Damien Mama, WR Hunter Sharp among roster moves". Giants.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
- ^ "Giants sign nine players to futures contracts". BigBlueView.com. January 1, 2018.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (May 22, 2018). "Giants sign wide receiver Russell Shepard". Giants.com.
- ^ Urban, Darren (August 10, 2018). "Cardinals Sign CB Tim Scott". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ Urban, Darren (September 1, 2018). "Cardinals Make Cuts To Reach 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com.