Tim Scott (American football)

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Tim Scott
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1993-01-25) January 25, 1993 (age 31)
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: Colonial Forge (VA)
College: North Carolina
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:1
Player stats at PFR

Tim Scott (born January 25, 1993) is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants. He played college football at the University of North Carolina.

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Early years

Scott attended Colonial Forge High School. In football, he was a four-year starter, while playing at safety, wide receiver, running back and kick returner.

As a junior, he tallied 13 receptions for 221 yards, one receiving touchdown, 22 carries for 173 yards and one rushing touchdown.

As a senior, he received District defensive player of the year, second-team All-Washington Metro and All-Fredericksburg honors.

He also practiced basketball.

College career

Scott accepted a football scholarship from the University of North Carolina. As a true freshman he appeared in 13 games with 8 starts at cornerback. He registered 43 tackles, one interception, 6 passes defensed (second on the team) and 2 quarterback hurries. He had 5 tackles (one for loss) against Clemson University. He made 9 tackles against East Carolina University.

As a sophomore, he started all 12 games at cornerback. He collected 48 tackles (sixth on the team), 5.5 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions (led the team) and 9 passes defensed (led the team). He had 6 tackles (one for loss) and one pass defensed against the University of Virginia. He made 6 tackles and one pass defensed against North Carolina State University. He had 6 tackles, one interception and 2 passes defensed against Virginia Tech University.

As a junior, he started all 13 games. He posted 49 tackles (one for loss), 2 interceptions, 3 passes defensed and 2 quarterback hurries and a tackle for loss. He had 6 tackles and one pass defensed against Boston College. He made 6 tackles against East Carolina University. He was switched to safety for the 2013 Belk Bowl, making 6 tackles and one sack.

As a senior, he started all 12 games, totaling 72 tackles (led the team), one interception, 7 passes defensed and one fumble return for a touchdown. He had 6 tackles against North Carolina State University. He had 9 tackles and one pass defensed against the University of Virginia. He had 7 tackles against Georgia Tech University.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Scott was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2015 NFL draft on May 9. [1] He was waived on September 5, and was re-signed to the practice squad. [2] [3] He spent time on and off the Cowboys' practice squad throughout the season, before being released on December 1, 2015. [4]

Cleveland Browns

On December 8, 2015, Scott was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad. [5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 5, 2016. [6] He was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2016. [7]

Washington Redskins

On August 3, 2017, Scott was signed by the Washington Redskins. [8] He was waived on August 13, 2017. [9]

New York Giants

On August 24, 2017, Scott was signed by the New York Giants. [10] He was waived on September 1, 2017 and was re-signed to the practice squad. [11] [12] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4, 2017. [13] He was waived on November 7, 2017. [14] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 12, 2017. [15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 1, 2018. [16] He was waived on May 22, 2018. [17]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 10, 2018, Scott was signed by the Arizona Cardinals to a one-year contract. [18] He was waived on September 1, 2018. [19]

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  3. ↑ Phillips, Rob (September 7, 2015). "Cowboys Turn Attention To Practice Squad, QB Kellen Moore". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Tim Scott Transactions". FoxSports.com.
  5. ↑ "Browns sign TE Connor Hamlett, DB Tim Scott to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 8, 2015. Archived from the original on August 29, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
  6. ↑ "Browns sign 6 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 5, 2016. Archived from the original on April 17, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
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