Laron Scott

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Laron Scott
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Position: Defensive back / kick returner
Personal information
Born: (1987-07-12) July 12, 1987 (age 37)
Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school: Warner Robins (GA)
College: Georgia Southern
Undrafted: 2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career Arena League statistics
Tackles:23
Pass breakups:4
Forced fumbles:1
Interceptions:1
Total TDs:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Laron Scott (born July 12, 1987) is an American former professional football cornerback. He began his pro career as an undrafted free agent with the New York Giants. [2]

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Professional career

New York Giants

Scott signed a one-year, $2.99 million contract with the Giants on August 16, 2012. On August 11, 2012, he made his preseason debut against the New England Patriots and made his first NFL interception in the fourth quarter with 16 seconds to go. On August 25, 2013, he was waived by the Giants and subsequently placed on season-ending injured reserve.

Los Angeles KISS

Scott was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS of the Arena Football League on March 5, 2015. On November 4, 2015, the KISS picked up Scott's rookie option for 2016.

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References

  1. "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  2. Jason Miller/Getty Images. "Giants sign cornerback Laron Scott". NJ.com. Retrieved April 12, 2013.