Delontae Scott

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Delontae Scott
Delontae Scott.jpg
Scott with SMU in 2018
No. 45 – Birmingham Stallions
Position: Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-01-21) January 21, 1997 (age 28)
Irving, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school: Nimitz
(Irving, Texas)
College: SMU
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • All-XFL Team (2023)
  • Second-team All-AAC (2019)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Delontae Scott (born January 21, 1997) is an American football outside linebacker for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at SMU.

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College career

Scott was a member of the SMU Mustangs for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. As a redshirt senior, he had 10 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, and three forced fumbles and was named second-team All-American Athletic Conference. [1] Scott finished his collegiate career with 97 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 18 sacks and five forced fumbles in 40 games played. [2]

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Scott signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2020. [3] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad the following day. [4] [5] Scott was placed on the practice squad injured list on December 15, 2020. [6] He was signed to a reserve/futures contract with the Packers on January 25, 2021. [7] Scott was waived on August 31, 2021, at the end of training camp. [8]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Scott was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad on September 7, 2021. [9] He was elevated to the active roster on November 21, 2021, for the team's Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Chargers. [10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 18, 2022. [11]

On August 30, 2022, Scott was waived by the Steelers and re-signed to the practice squad. [12] [13] On September 27, 2022, he was released.

Carolina Panthers

On October 18, 2022, Scott was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad. [14] He was released on November 7, 2022.

San Antonio Brahmas

The San Antonio Brahmas selected Scott in the fourth round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023. [15] He was released from his contract on August 15, 2023. [16]

Atlanta Falcons

On August 16, 2023, Scott signed with the Atlanta Falcons. [17] He was released on August 26, 2023. [18]

San Antonio Brahmas (second stint)

On January 22, 2024, Scott re-signed with the San Antonio Brahmas. [19]

Birmingham Stallions

On April 7, 2025, Scott signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). [20]

References

  1. ↑ Huber, Bill (May 6, 2020). "UDFAs Bruffy, Scott Get Noteworthy Contracts". SI.com . Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  2. ↑ Sayles, Damon (January 18, 2020). "Delontae Scott ready to show worth at NFLPA Collegiate Bowl". Rivals.com . Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  3. ↑ Embody, Billy (April 25, 2020). "Delontae Scott to sign with Green Bay Packers". 247Sports.com . Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  5. ↑ Seigle, Evan (September 6, 2020). "Packers sign 14 players to practice squad". Packers.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  6. ↑ Seigle, Evan (December 15, 2020). "Packers sign DL Brian Price to practice squad". Packers.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Packers' Delontae Scott: Remains with Packers". CBSSports.com . RotoWire. January 26, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Green Bay Packers cut roster down to 53 players -- here's a breakdown". CBS58.com . August 31, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  9. ↑ Koehler, Allison (September 7, 2021). "Steelers roster moves: 3 players signed to Pittsburgh's practice squad". Steelers Wire. USA Today . Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Steelers' Kevin Dotson goes on IR; Karl Joseph and 2 d-lineman called up from practice squad". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review . November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
  11. ↑ Varley, Teresa (January 18, 2022). "Steelers sign 12 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com.
  12. ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make first round of roster moves". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  13. ↑ Varley, Teresa (September 5, 2022). "Steelers sign three to practice squad". Steelers.com.
  14. ↑ Gantt, Darin (October 18, 2022). "Panthers sign linebacker Chandler Wooten". Panthers.com.
  15. ↑ "Supplemental Draft Picks 2023". XFL.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  16. ↑ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Falcons sign DL Delontae Scott". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. August 16, 2023.
  18. ↑ Grindley, Wyatt (August 26, 2023). "Falcons Releasing Four Players". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
  19. ↑ "The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
  20. ↑ Heilman, Michael (April 8, 2025). "Birmingham Stallions sign linebacker Delontae Scott". BGMSportsTrax. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
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