Nick Scott (American football) explained

Nick Scott
Current Team:Carolina Panthers
Number:21
Position:Safety
Birth Date:May 17, 1995
Birth Place:Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.[1]
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:200
High School:Fairfax (VA)
College:Penn State
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:7
Draftpick:243
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:214
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Pass deflections
Statvalue4:9
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:4
Statlabel6:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:ScotNi01

Nicholas Michael Scott (born May 17, 1995) is an American football safety for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State and was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.[2]

College career

Scott started his redshirt freshman year at Penn State as a multi-purpose running back, rushing for 133 yards, catching 4 passes for 43 yards, and returning 13 kickoffs for 310. The following season, he was converted to cornerback. He spent most of the season as a backup, but also returned 6 kickoffs for 138 yards. In his final two seasons, he settled into his permanent position as a safety. As a senior, he recorded 65 tackles, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery, and tied for the team lead with 3 interceptions.[3]

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

2019

Scott was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round (243rd overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[4] He made his first career offensive reception on a 23-yard fake punt pass from Rams punter Johnny Hekker in a 37–10 win over the Atlanta Falcons during the 2019 season.[5]

2020

Scott was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Rams on December 18, 2020.[6] He was re-activated on December 22.[7]

2021

Scott made his first career interception during the Rams' win at Seattle on October 7, 2021.[8] He became the Rams' starting strong safety for their playoff run after a season-ending injury to Jordan Fuller in the Rams' Week 18 game against the San Francisco 49ers. Scott made his first career postseason interception during the Rams' 30–27 victory in the Divisional Round against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[9] Scott helped the Rams reach Super Bowl LVI where they defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20 with Scott recording 2 tackles in the game.[10]

2022

Scott was named the starting free safety for the 2022 season. On January 7, 2023, Scott was placed on injured reserve.[11] He finished the season with a career-high 86 tackles, two interceptions, five passes defensed, and two forced fumbles through 16 starts.

Cincinnati Bengals

On March 20, 2023, Scott signed a three-year contract with the Bengals.[12] He was named the starting strong safety to begin the season.[13] In Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills, Scott make an aggressive tackle on Bills' tight end Dalton Kincaid that led to Kincaid dropping the football. Scott scooped the ball up for his first career fumble recovery early in the 4th quarter. The Bengals went on to win the game with a score of 24–18.[14]

Scott was benched in favor of rookie Jordan Battle early in the Bengals' Week 11 contest against the Baltimore Ravens after missing nine tackles.[15] Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo named Battle the starter for the remainder of the season ahead of their matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers the following week, relegating Scott to a substitution role in the defense.[16]

On March 13, 2024, Scott was released by the Bengals.[17]

Carolina Panthers

On March 22, 2024, Scott signed with the Carolina Panthers.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nick Scott Draft and Combine Prospect Profile . February 12, 2022 . NFL.com.
  2. Web site: Rams wrap up 2019 draft taking DB Nick Scott, LB Dakota Allen . Therams.com.
  3. Web site: Nick Scott College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits .
  4. Web site: Kremenjas . Sosa . April 27, 2019 . 2019 NFL Draft Results: Los Angeles Rams select Penn State Nittany Lions S Nick Scott . 2023-03-25 . Turf Show Times.
  5. Web site: DaSilva . Cameron . October 20, 2019 . Watch: Johnny Hekker does his best QB impression on successful fake punt . 2024-07-08 . The Rams Wire. USA Today.
  6. Web site: Jackson . Stu . December 18, 2020 . Injury Report 12/18: Evans and Scott out; Okoronkwo, Hollins and Allen questionable but expected to play vs. Jets . February 3, 2021 . TheRams.com.
  7. Web site: DaSilva . Cameron . December 22, 2020 . Rams activate Nick Scott but place three others on reserve/COVID-19 list . February 3, 2021 . USAToday.com.
  8. Web site: Rams vs. Seahawks - Game Recap - October 7, 2021 - ESPN . February 12, 2022 . ESPN.com.
  9. Web site: January 23, 2022 . Watch: Nick Scott makes great play to pick off Tom Brady . February 12, 2022 . Theramswire.usatoday.com.
  10. Web site: Super Bowl LVI - Los Angeles Rams vs. Cincinnati Bengals - February 13th, 2022 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  11. 1611805099999006721 . RamsNFL . LA Rams Transactions: • Activated, from Practice Squad DB T.J. Carter • Signed to Active Roster TE Jared Pinkney • Reserve/Injured DB Nick Scott.
  12. Web site: March 20, 2023 . Bengals Sign Nick Scott . 2023-03-25 . Bengals.com.
  13. Web site: 2023-09-06 . Bengals reveal first depth chart of 2023 season ahead of Week 1 vs. Browns . 2023-11-06 . Bengals Wire . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2023-11-06 . Bengals recover the fumble after a huge hit by Nick Scott - ESPN Video . 2023-11-06 . ESPN.com . en.
  15. Web site: Goldsmith . Charlie . January 3, 2024 . The Bengals' young secondary couldn't overcome a tough year for Nick Scott . live . https://archive.today/30wu9/again?url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2024/01/03/cincinnati-bengals-safety-nick-scott-2023-nfl-season-review/72098018007/ . April 30, 2024 . April 30, 2024.
  16. Web site: Garrison . Drew . 2023-11-22 . Lou Anarumo names Jordan Battle starter at strong safety . 2023-12-02 . Cincy Jungle . en.
  17. Web site: Bengals Roster Moves: Nick Scott Released. Bengals.com. March 13, 2024.
  18. Web site: Panthers agree to terms with safety Nick Scott. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. March 22, 2024.