Gee Scott Jr.

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Gee Scott Jr.
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Ohio State BuckeyesNo. 88
Position Tight end
ClassGraduate student
Personal information
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight243 lb (110 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Eastside Catholic School (Sammamish, Washington)
Career highlights and awards

Gee Scott Jr. is an American college football tight end 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]

Personal life

Scott is the son of the late, Tara Scott, and Gee Scott Sr. [9] He is a Christian. [10]

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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.
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  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. "Gee Scott Jr" . Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  10. Doering, Joshua. "Ohio State enters title game led by faith-fueled veterans who 'give God all the credit'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved January 21, 2025.