Vernon Scott

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Vernon Scott
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-11) September 11, 1997 (age 27)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school: Mansfield Summit
(Arlington, Texas)
College: TCU (2016–2019)
Position: Safety
NFL draft: 2020  / round: 7 / pick: 236
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:14
Sacks:1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Vernon Keith Scott II (born September 11, 1997) is an American professional football safety. He played college football at TCU. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers.

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College career

Scott played college football at TCU coming out of Mansfield Summit High School. He saw playing time in 11 games as a freshman. As a sophomore, Scott mainly played special teams. [1] During his junior season in 2018, he made one interception in the Cheez-It Bowl. As a senior in 2019, he started 10 games and ranked fourth on his team with 44 tackles while also forcing two fumbles. Scott made seven pass breakups and had a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown against Oklahoma. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)
206 lb
(93 kg)
All values from Pro Day [3]

Green Bay Packers

Scott was selected in the seventh round with the 236th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers. [2] He was signed on June 1, 2020. [4]

In Week 2 of the 2020 season against the Detroit Lions, Scott recorded his first career sack on Matthew Stafford during the 42–21 win. [5]

On August 23, 2022, Scott was waived/injured and placed on injured reserve. [6] On April 14, 2023, Scott was released.

Carolina Panthers

On May 16, 2023, Scott signed with the Carolina Panthers. [7] He was waived on June 15, 2023. [8]

San Antonio Brahmas

On January 19, 2024, Scott signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). [9] He was released on March 10, 2024. [10]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCombTotalAstSckPDIntYdsAvgLngTDsFFFR
2020 GB 150111101.00000.00000
2021 GB 300000.00000.00000
Career180111101.00000.00000
Source: NFL.com

Postseason

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCombTotalAstSckPDIntYdsAvgLngTDsFFFR
2021 GB 1010100000.00000
Career1010100000.00000
Source: pro-football-reference.com

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References

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