Jaleel Scott Explained

Jaleel Scott
Number:12, 18
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:23 February 1995
Birth Place:Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:210
High School:Rock Hill
College:New Mexico State
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:4
Draftpick:132
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:2
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:22
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:ScotJa02

Jaleel Scott (born February 23, 1995) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at New Mexico State,[1] and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL draft. He was also a member of the New York Jets.

Early life

Scott attended and played high school football at Rock Hill High School.[2]

College career

Scott was recruited to play for Maryland but did not qualify academically. He played for three years at Ellsworth Community College and had 45 receptions, 668 yards, nine touchdowns in 2015. Scott had 23 receptions for 283 yards and five touchdowns after transferring to New Mexico State in 2016. The following year, he recorded 1,079 yards and nine touchdowns on 76 receptions. He was a first-team all-conference selection and had a one-handed touchdown catch against Arizona State.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Scott was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round, 132nd overall pick, of the 2018 NFL draft.[3] He was placed on injured reserve on August 27, 2018.[4]

Scott was waived by the Ravens during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020.[5]

New York Jets

On September 10, 2020, Scott was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets.[6] He was elevated to the active roster on October 31 and December 12 for the team's weeks 8 and 14 games against the Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[7] [8] Scott recorded his second career reception against the Kansas City Chiefs for 16 yards on 1 target.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Jets on January 4, 2021.[10] He was waived on May 7, 2021.[11]

On June 8, 2021, the Atlanta Falcons hosted Scott for a workout.[12]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jaleel Scott is a major 2018 NFL Draft sleeper with No. 1 wideout potential.
  2. Web site: Jaleel Scott's High School Timeline . July 4, 2020 . MaxPreps.com . en.
  3. Web site: Mink, Ryan . April 28, 2018 . Round 4: Ravens Select WR Jaleel Scott at No. 132 . May 19, 2018 . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  4. Web site: August 27, 2018 . Ravens Place Rookie Wide Receiver Jaleel Scott on Injured Reserve . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  5. Web site: Mink, Ryan . September 5, 2020 . Ravens' Initial 53-Man Roster Is Set . BaltimoreRavens.com.
  6. Web site: Jets Sign LB Alec Ogletree, WR Jaleel Scott to Practice Squad. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. September 10, 2020.
  7. News: Greenberg, Ethan . Jets Place S Bradley McDougald on Injured Reserve; Activate CB Arthur Maulet . NewYorkJets.com . October 31, 2020 . November 14, 2020.
  8. News: Greenberg, Ethan . Jets Activate CB Bless Austin, TE Trevon Wesco from Injured Reserve; Place 3 on IR . NewYorkJets.com . December 12, 2020 . January 27, 2021.
  9. Web site: Jaleel Scott. pro-football-reference.com. April 30, 2021.
  10. Web site: Jets Sign 9 Players to Reserve/Future Deals. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. January 4, 2021.
  11. News: Greenberg, Ethan . Jets Release Six Players Including WR Josh Doctson, K Chase McLaughlin . NewYorkJets.com . May 7, 2021 . May 7, 2021.
  12. Web site: Falcons Bring in Five for Tryouts . June 8, 2021 .