Gee Scott Jr.

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Gee Scott Jr.
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No. 80 – New England Patriots
Position Tight end
Roster status Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2000-12-28) December 28, 2000 (age 24)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school Eastside Catholic (Sammamish, Washington)
College Ohio State (2020–2024)
NFL draft 2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights

Gee Scott Jr. (born December 28, 2000) is an American professional football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

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Early life

Scott attended Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish, Washington. He was rated as a four-star recruit and the 70th-best player in the class of 2020, receiving offers from schools such as Florida, Florida State, Washington, and Wisconsin. [1] [2] Scott committed to play college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. [3]

College career

As a freshman in 2020, Scott appeared in three games while recording no statistics. [4] In 2021, he hauled in five receptions for 42 yards. [5] In week six of the 2022 season, Scott recorded his first collegiate touchdown in a win over Michigan State. [6] He finished the 2022 season with five receptions for 28 yards. [7] During the 2023 season, Scott notched ten receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown. [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m)		238 lb
(108 kg)		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		10+1⁄8 in
(0.26 m)		4.60 s1.64 s2.66 s4.40 s7.28 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		25 reps
All values from Pro Day [9] [10]

On May 9, 2025, Scott signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft. [11] He was waived on August 26 as part of final roster cuts. [12] On September 24, Scott was re-signed to the practice squad. [13]

Personal life

Scott is the son of the late, Tara Scott, and Gee Scott Sr. [14] He is a Christian. [15]

References

  1. ↑ Means, Stephen (December 25, 2018). "Ohio State football adds Gee Scott Jr. to 2020 recruiting class". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  2. ↑ Wasserman, Ari (July 17, 2019). "Why did Washington wait so long to offer Gee Scott Jr.? An inside look at the talented WR's path from Seattle to Ohio State". The Athletic. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  3. ↑ Joyce, Nathan (December 25, 2018). "Quite a Christmas present: Eastside Catholic's Gee Scott Jr. gets a football scholarship to Ohio State". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ↑ Baird, Nathan (August 14, 2021). "Could Gee Scott Jr. eventually redefine Ohio State football's tight end position?". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  5. ↑ Means, Stephen (August 18, 2022). "How is Gee Scott Jr.'s transition from Ohio State wide receiver to tight end going?". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  6. ↑ Baird, Nathan (February 27, 2023). "Ohio State football's Gee Scott Jr. on a Michigan mistake and the potential still within reach". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Gee Scott Jr. 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  8. ↑ Gay, Colin (July 30, 2024). "Ohio State football: 3 things to know about Gee Scott Jr". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  9. ↑ Brown, Chase (March 27, 2025). "Buckeye Pro Day Central: Results, Videos, Sights and Sounds From Ohio State's 2025 Pro Day". Eleven Warriors. Retrieved July 23, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Gee Scott Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Patriots Sign Eight of Their 11 2025 Draft Picks and 16 Rookie Free Agents". Patriots.com. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit". patriots.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  13. ↑ "Patriots Sign OL Royce Newman and TE Gee Scott Jr. to the Practice Squad". www.patriots.com. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Gee Scott Jr" . Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  15. ↑ Doering, Joshua. "Ohio State enters title game led by faith-fueled veterans who 'give God all the credit'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
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