Ty Scott
| No. 19 – DC Defenders | |||||||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | March 27, 1999 Estill, South Carolina | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 202 lb (92 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Jenkins High School (Savannah, Georgia) | ||||||
| College: | Central Michigan (2018–2020) Missouri State (2021–2022) | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2023 | ||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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| Career UFL statistics as of Week 6, 2024 | |||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||
Tyrone Javar Scott (born March 27, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for Central Michigan and Missouri State.
High school career[edit]
Scott attended Jenkins High School in Savannah, Georgia. With Jenkins, Scott recorded 106 receptions for 2,165 yards and a school record 22 touchdowns.[1] Scott would be named to the all-region team, and would commit to Central Michigan University to play college football over offers from Georgia Southern, Boston College, and Appalachian State.[2][3]
College career[edit]
Central Michigan[edit]
Scott red-shirted in 2018. The following season, Scott received significant playing time, starting ten games, while tallying 37 receptions, 650 yards, and five touchdowns.[1] In the 2020 season, Scott would only appear in two games catching four passes for 33 yards.[4] In March 2021, Scott announced his decision to transfer.[5]
Missouri State[edit]
In April 2021, Scott announced he would be transferring to Missouri State University.[4] Scott would make an immediate impact with the Bears as Scott would set school records for receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. Scott's final stats for the season included 66 receptions, 1,110 yards receiving, and eight touchdowns.[6] Scott would record a career high ten receptions against North Dakota and 174 receiving yards against Dixie State.[7][8] Scott was named to the First-team All-Missouri Valley Conference at the season's end.[9] Entering the 2022 season, Scott had high expectations from the media.[10] In week 2, Scott would haul in a career high three touchdowns.[11]
Professional career[edit]
Kansas City Chiefs[edit]
Scott was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He was waived on May 15, 2023.[12][13] He re-signed with the Chiefs on July 28.[14] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[15]
DC Defenders[edit]
On October 20, 2023, Scott signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).[16]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Catching Up with...Tyrone Scott". Prep Sports Report. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ Holcomb, Todd. "All-region teams: Jenkins' Stevens chosen as top player in 3-AAA". Sports (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ Knight, Dennis. "Player of the week: Tyrone Scott off to fast start for Jenkins". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ a b Wheeler, Wyatt D. "Central Michigan WR transfer Tyrone Scott among Missouri State's recent FBS commits". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ Ritchey, Isaac. "Chippewa WR Tyrone Scott enters transfer portal". www.cm-life.com. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ Herder, Sam (2022-08-10). "2022 FCS Jersey Countdown: 19 — The Best Player Who Wears No. 19 Is Missouri State's Tyrone Scott". HERO Sports. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ "Late TD lifts Missouri State over North Dakota 32-28". AP NEWS. 2021-10-30. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ "Bears Roll up 574 Yards in Win at Dixie State". Missouri State. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ "2021 Missouri Valley Football All-Conference Team". valley-football.org. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ "Springfield News-Leader". www.news-leader.com. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ "No. 5 Missouri State football gets its revenge in win over No. 14 UT Martin". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-09-29.
- ^ Obermuller, Michael (2023-05-15). "Chiefs Release 24-Year-Old WR After Rookie Signing: Report". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ Alper, Josh (2023-05-16). "Chiefs sign Ekow Boye-Doe, cut Ty Scott". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
- ^ Clements, Devon (2023-07-27). "Chiefs Re-Sign Missouri State Record Holder After Abrupt Veteran Retirement". Heavy.com. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ "Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023.
- ^ "15 Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL". www.xfl.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.