| No. 4 – NC State Wolfpack | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Stockbridge (Stockbridge, Georgia) |
| College | NC State (2024–present) |
Jayden "Duke" Scott is an American college football running back for the NC State Wolfpack.
Scott is from Stockbridge, Georgia. [1] He attended Stockbridge High School where he played football as a running back. [2] He was limited by injuries during his sophomore and junior seasons, before having a breakout year as a senior, totaling 2,473 rushing yards and 39 touchdowns along with 192 receiving yards and a touchdown, running for over 100 yards in 13 of 15 games while helping Stockbridge to an appearance in the Class AAAA state championship. [2] He was named the 5-4A All-Region Offensive Player of the Year for his performance. [3] Across his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons, he averaged over 176 rushing yards per game. [4] Scott totaled 4,500 rushing yards and 66 touchdowns in his stint at Stockbridge, posting an average of 10 yards per carry. [5] A three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the NC State Wolfpack. [6]
Scott redshirted as a true freshman at NC State in 2024, appearing in one game while running for four yards. [7] He entered the 2025 season as a backup to Hollywood Smothers, posting 235 rushing yards in the first eight games before starting after an injury to Smothers. [7] In an upset win over undefeated Georgia Tech in his first start, Scott ran 24 times for 196 yards and a touchdown, the 11th-best single-game rushing total in team history. [7] [8] [9] He was named the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week for his performance and was runner-up for the Associated Press National Player of the Week award. [10]