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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 football safety who is a free agent. He played college football at TCU. He has played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Green Bay Packers.

College career

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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

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

Green Bay Packers

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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

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

San Antonio Brahmas

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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

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Regular season

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Comb Total Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2020 GB 15 0 11 11 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2021 GB 3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 18 0 11 11 0 1.0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Source: NFL.com

Postseason

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Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Comb Total Ast Sck PD Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2021 GB 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

References

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  1. ^ McGallinard, Grant (April 25, 2020). "TCU's Vernon Scott drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 7th round". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  2. ^ a b Spofford, Mike (April 25, 2020). "2020 NFL Draft: Packers select TCU S Vernon Scott in seventh round, No. 236 overall". Packers.com. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  3. ^ "Vernon Scott, Texas Christian, FS, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
  4. ^ "Packers sign S Vernon Scott". packers.com. June 1, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  5. ^ "Jones' big day helps Packers beat Lions 42–21 in home opener". ESPN. Associated Press. September 20, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2020.
  6. ^ "Packers place RB Kylin Hill on reserve/physically unable to perform". Packers.com. August 23, 2022.
  7. ^ Gantt, Darin (May 16, 2023). "Panthers add to roster after rookie minicamp". Panthers.com.
  8. ^ Bouda, Nate (June 15, 2023). "Panthers Claim S Josh Thomas, Waive S Vernon Scott". NFLTradeRumors.co.
  9. ^ "The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58". UFLBoard.com. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
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