Vernon Scott Explained

Vernon Scott
Position:Safety
Birth Date:11 September 1997
Birth Place:Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:202
High School:Mansfield Summit
(Arlington, Texas)
College:TCU (2016–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:7
Draftpick:236
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:14
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Pfr:S/ScotVe00

Vernon Keith Scott II (born September 11, 1997) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at TCU. He has played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers.

College career

Scott played college football at TCU coming out of Mansfield Summit High School. He saw playing time in 11 games as a freshman. As a sophomore, Scott mainly played special teams.[1] During his junior season in 2018, he made one interception in the Cheez-It Bowl. As a senior in 2019, he started 10 games and ranked fourth on his team with 44 tackles while also forcing two fumbles. Scott made seven pass breakups and had a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown against Oklahoma.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Scott was selected in the seventh round with the 236th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.[2] He was signed on June 1, 2020.[3]

In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the Detroit Lions, Scott recorded his first career sack on Matthew Stafford during the 42–21 win.[4]

On August 23, 2022, Scott was waived/injured and placed on injured reserve.[5] On April 14, 2023, Scott was released.

Carolina Panthers

On May 16, 2023, Scott signed with the Carolina Panthers.[6] He was waived on June 15, 2023.[7]

San Antonio Brahmas

On January 19, 2024, Scott signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL).[8] He was released on March 10, 2024.[9]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Comb Total Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
GB15 0 11 11 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
GB3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 18 0 11 11 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Source: NFL.com

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Comb Total Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
GB1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: McGallinard . Grant . April 25, 2020 . TCU's Vernon Scott drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 7th round . . April 25, 2020.
  2. News: Spofford . Mike . April 25, 2020 . 2020 NFL Draft: Packers select TCU S Vernon Scott in seventh round, No. 236 overall . Packers.com . April 25, 2020.
  3. News: June 1, 2020 . Packers sign S Vernon Scott . packers.com . June 1, 2020.
  4. Web site: Jones' big day helps Packers beat Lions 42–21 in home opener . September 20, 2020. Associated Press . ESPN . September 20, 2020.
  5. Web site: Packers place RB Kylin Hill on reserve/physically unable to perform. Packers.com. August 23, 2022.
  6. Web site: Panthers add to roster after rookie minicamp. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. May 16, 2023.
  7. Web site: Panthers Claim S Josh Thomas, Waive S Vernon Scott. Bouda, Nate. NFLTradeRumors.co. June 15, 2023.
  8. News: The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players . UFLBoard.com . January 19, 2024 . January 20, 2024.
  9. News: UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 . UFLBoard.com . March 10, 2024 . March 10, 2024.