Jake Scott (guard) explained

Jake Scott
Number:73, 64
Position:Guard
Birth Date:April 16, 1981
Birth Place:Lewiston, Idaho, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:295
High School:Lewiston (ID)
College:Idaho
Draftyear:2004
Draftround:5
Draftpick:141
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:131
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:128
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:3
Pfr:ScotJa21

Jake Ross Scott (born April 16, 1981) is a former American football offensive guard. Scott played college football at Idaho, where he walked-on and became a four-year starter and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft. With the Colts, Scott won Super Bowl XLI over the Chicago Bears. He also played for the Tennessee Titans and Philadelphia Eagles and was a member of the Detroit Lions before his retirement.

Early life

Born and raised in Lewiston, Idaho, Scott graduated from Lewiston High in 1999. He played on the offensive line all four years for the Bengals and threw the discus and shot put on the track team.

College career

He played college football at the University of Idaho, where he walked-on and redshirted his first year. He was a four-year starter for the Vandals (2000–03), starting in 46 games at weak-side tackle for head coach Tom Cable. Scott earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering in 2003.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

In the 2004 NFL draft, Scott was taken in the fifth round with the 141st selection.[1] He started nine games in his rookie year and was selected for the 2004 Football Digest All-Rookie Team. Scott started all 16 games in 2005 and 2006, including the post-season and Super Bowl XLI, a victory over the Chicago Bears in February 2007.[2]

Tennessee Titans

Following four seasons with the Colts, he signed a four-year deal with the Tennessee Titans on March 10, 2008, worth approximately $5 million per season.[3]

Philadelphia Eagles

On November 12, 2012, the Eagles signed Scott and released Julian Vandervelde.[4]

Detroit Lions

Scott signed with the Detroit Lions on June 4, 2013. He was cut on August 31, 2013, as part of the final round of cuts before the 2013 season.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2004 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . 2023-05-06.
  2. http://idaho.scout.com/2/615901.html idaho.scout.com
  3. https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3285883 ESPN.com
  4. News: Eagles sign Jake Scott, release Vandervel. csnphilly.com. November 12, 2012. dead. https://archive.today/20130121061007/http://www.csnphilly.com/football-philadelphia-eagles/eagles-talk/Eagles-sign-Jake-Scott-release-Vandervel?blockID=801127&feedID=704. January 21, 2013.
  5. Web site: Steven Miller, Jake Scott cut by Detroit Lions after missing out on starting jobs. 31 August 2013.