Orlando Scandrick
{{Short description|American football player and sports commentator (born 1987)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Orlando Scandrick
| caption = Scandrick with the Dallas Cowboys in 2010
| image = Orlando Scandrick Cowboys camp.jpg
| number = 32, 22, 38
| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|2|10}}
| birth_place = Torrance, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 10
| weight_lbs = 196
| high_school = Los Alamitos
(Los Alamitos, California)
| college = Boise State (2005–2007)
| draftyear = 2008
| draftround = 5
| draftpick = 143
| pastteams =
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- Washington Redskins ({{NFL Year|2018}})*
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2019}})
| status =
| highlights =
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 457
| statlabel2 = Sacks
| statvalue2 = 13.5
| statlabel3 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue3 = 10
| statlabel4 = Pass deflections
| statvalue4 = 76
| statlabel5 = Interceptions
| statvalue5 = 9
| statlabel6 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 2
| pfr = ScanOr99
}}
Orlando Lee Scandrick{{cite web|title=Orlando Scandrick ESPN Profile|work=ESPN.com|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11366}} (born February 10, 1987) is an American former professional football cornerback. He played college football at Boise State University and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft. He also played for the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.
Early life
Scandrick was born in Torrance, California. He played high school football at Los Alamitos High School as a two way player (wide receiver and cornerback). As a senior, he had 52 receptions for 832 yards, 12 touchdowns, 54 tackles, 3 interceptions and 1,024 kickoff return yards with a touchdown. At the end of the season, he received first-team Long Beach Dream Team and first-team All-Sunset league honors.
He accepted a scholarship to play at Boise State University, where he focused on playing cornerback. Before leaving school as a junior, he started 39 of the 40 games, had 152 tackles, 3.5 sacks, five forced fumbles. In 2007, he recorded a school single-season and career record with four blocked kicks (field goals and extra points).
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Scandrick attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. He completed the majority of combine drills, but opted to skip the short shuttle. Scandrick was unable to perform the bench press due to a thumb injury, but was able to help his draft stock by finishing fourth among all combine participants in the 40-yard dash. On March 3, 2008, he attended Boise State's pro day, but chose to stand on his combine performance and only run defensive back and coverage drills. At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Scandrick was projected to be a fourth round pick. He was ranked the 16th best cornerback prospect in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com.{{cite web| title=*Orlando Scandrick, DS #16 CB, Boise state| url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=57427&draftyear=2008&genpos=CB| access-date=January 24, 2018| website=nfldraftscout.com}}
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 10
| weight = 192
| dash = 4.32
| ten split = 1.47
| twenty split = 2.49
| cone drill = 6.83
| vertical = 38.5
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 5
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 32 1/2
| hand span = 9 1/2
| note = All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/orlando-scandrick/32005343-4133-5249-c94c-1dd3630cd56d |title=Orlando Scandrick Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=January 24, 2018}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=57427&DraftYear=2008 |title=Orlando Scandrick College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=September 23, 2021}}
}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
Scandrick was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fifth round (143rd overall) of the 2008 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-12 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} The team traded their fifth (#155-Thomas Williams) and seventh round (#213-Chauncey Washington) draft picks to the Jacksonville Jaguars, in order to move up in the fifth round and draft him. Scandrick was the 25th cornerback selected in 2008.
On July 19, 2008, the Dallas Cowboys signed Scandrick to a four-year, $1.79 million contract.{{cite web| title=Spotrac.com: Orlando Scandrick contract| url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/orlando-scandrick-2448/| access-date=January 24, 2018| website=spotrac.com}} Throughout training camp, he competed against Evan Oglesby, Alan Ball, and Quincy Butler for job as the dime cornerback or for a role on special teams.{{cite web| title=2008 Dallas Cowboys projected 53 man roster and position battles| url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/38358-2008-dallas-cowboys-projected-53-man-roster-and-position-battles| access-date=January 24, 2018| website=bleacherreport.com}} Head coach Wade Phillips named Scandrick the third cornerback and starting nickelback to start the regular season, behind Anthony Henry and Mike Jenkins. Adam Jones began the season with a six-game suspension and veteran Terence Newman missed multiple games due to a groin injury.
In 2011, Scandrick signed a six-year contract with the Cowboys worth $28.2 million and $10 million in guarantees. In 2013, he passed Morris Claiborne on the depth chart and became the starter at right cornerback after the third game of the season. On December 13, he signed an additional two-year contract extension.{{cite web|work=ESPN.com|url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/10134012/orlando-scandrick-dallas-cowboys-gets-contract-extension|title=Orlando Scandrick gets extension|date=December 13, 2013|first=Calvin|last=Watkins}}
On August 11, 2014, the NFL announced that Scandrick would be suspended for the first four games of the season for the usage of performance-enhancing drugs.{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/orlando-scandrick-suspended-four-games-for-peds-0ap3000000376893|title=Orlando Scandrick suspended four games for PEDs|first=Mike|last=Coppinger|date=August 11, 2014|access-date=August 12, 2014}} Although it was confirmed that he tested positive for MDMA, during his suspension the league revised its drug policy and his punishment was reduced to two games, by changing his violation from performance enhancing to substance abuse.{{cite web|work=ESPN.com|url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/11341354/orlando-scandrick-dallas-cowboys-suspended-four-games-performance-enhancing-drugs|title=Scandrick tested positive for 'Molly'|date=August 12, 2014|access-date=August 12, 2014|first=Tim|last=MacMahon}} He made his debut in week 3 against the St. Louis Rams.
In 2015, he had a contract holdout and missed offseason workouts before reporting on May 18. On August 25, he tore his right ACL and MCL during a training camp practice, while attempting to tackle rookie wide receiver Lucky Whitehead. He was placed on the injured reserve list on September 1.{{cite web|title=Cowboys CB Scandrick tears ACL, MCL|url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/13512759/dallas-cowboys-fear-cb-orlando-scandrick-suffered-acl-tear|author=Archer, Todd|website=ESPN.com|date=August 26, 2015}}
In 2016, Scandrick played in 12 games with 10 starts, recording 46 tackles, 2 sacks, passes defensed, one interception and 3 forced fumbles. He missed 4 games while dealing with hamstring strains.
File:Orlando Scandrick vs Redskins 2017.jpg ]]
In 2017, he missed the second game against the Denver Broncos after undergoing surgery to fix a broken hand he had in the season opener. He suffered two transverse process fractures in the twelfth game against the Washington Redskins, although he was able to return a blocked field goal for 86 yards to set up a critical touchdown. He missed the rest of the season and was placed on injured reserve on December 29.{{cite web|title=Scandrick, T. Smith Headed To IR; OT, WR To Be Signed From Practice Squad|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/scandrick-t-smith-headed-to-ir-ot-wr-to-be-signed-from-practice-squad-451676|author=Phillips, Rob|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=December 29, 2017}} He had 11 starts, 39 tackles, 3 quarterback pressures and 7 passes defensed.
In 2018, the Cowboys opted for a youth movement and a new philosophy in the team's defensive backfield with the arrival of defensive backs/passing game coordinator Kris Richard. On March 17, Scandrick was released after 10 seasons.{{cite web|title=Orlando Scandrick designated to be cut by Cowboys|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000921915/article/orlando-scandrick-expected-to-be-released-by-cowboys|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317211154/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000921915/article/orlando-scandrick-expected-to-be-released-by-cowboys|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 17, 2018|author=Knoblauch, Austin|website=NFL.com|date=March 17, 2018}} He finished his Cowboys career with 125 games played, 422 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 8 interceptions and 63 passes defensed.
=Washington Redskins=
On March 19, 2018, Scandrick signed a two-year contract with the Washington Redskins.{{cite web|last1=Sessler|first1=Marc|title=Orlando Scandrick agrees to 2-year Redskins contract|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/orlando-scandrick-agrees-to-2-year-redskins-contract-0ap3000000922052|website=NFL.com|date=March 19, 2018}} He was released on August 14, 2018.{{cite web |last1=Patra |first1=Kevin |title=Redskins cut veteran cornerback Orlando Scandrick |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/redskins-cut-veteran-cornerback-orlando-scandrick-0ap3000000947730 |website=NFL.com |date=August 14, 2018}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
Scandrick signed a one-year contract worth $1.5 million with the Kansas City Chiefs on August 19, 2018.{{cite web|title=Chiefs sign veteran CB Orlando Scandrick to 1-year deal|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000949504/article/chiefs-to-sign-veteran-cb-orlando-scandrick|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180819145254/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000949504/article/chiefs-to-sign-veteran-cb-orlando-scandrick|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 19, 2018|author=Wesseling, Chris|website=NFL.com|date=August 19, 2018}} He played in 15 games with 7 starts, recording 44 combined tackles, a career-high 13 passes defensed, one interception, and a forced fumble.
=Philadelphia Eagles=
On July 27, 2019, Scandrick signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.{{cite web|title=Eagles sign Orlando Scandrick with three cornerbacks hobbled|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/07/27/eagles-sign-orlando-scandrick-with-three-cornerbacks-hobbled/|author=Williams, Charean|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=July 27, 2019}} He was released during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.{{cite news |title=Eagles announce first wave of roster moves as team works toward 53-player limit |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-roster-cutdown-2019 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=August 30, 2019 |access-date=August 30, 2019}} He was re-signed on September 27.{{cite web|title=Eagles bring back CB Orlando Scandrick|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-bring-back-cb-orlando-scandrick|author=McPherson, Chris|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com|date=September 27, 2019}} In week 5 against the New York Jets, Scandrick recorded two strip sacks. On the second one, he strip-sacked Luke Falk and returned the ball for a 44-yard touchdown in the 31–6 win.{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401128006 |title=Defense dominates, Eagles rout Jets 31-6 |date=October 6, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=October 6, 2019}} Two weeks later, Scandrick was beaten in the open field by the Cowboys' Tavon Austin for a 20-yard touchdown on a jet sweep.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2019/10/22/former-cowboy-orlando-scandrick-released-by-eagles-after-giving-up-early-touchdown-to-wr-tavon-austin/|title = Former Cowboy Orlando Scandrick released by Eagles after giving up early touchdown to WR Tavon Austin in loss|date = October 22, 2019}} He was released the next day, on October 21, 2019.{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Eagles agree to sign DT Anthony Rush, release CB Orlando Scandrick and DT Akeem Spence |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-agree-to-sign-anthony-rush-release-orlando-scandrick-akeem-spence |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=October 21, 2019 |access-date=October 21, 2019}}
NFL career statistics
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} | {{abbr|GS|Games started}} | {{abbr|Cmb|Combined tackles}} | {{abbr|Solo|Solo tackles}} | {{abbr|Ast|Assisted tackles}} | {{abbr|Sck|Quarterback sacks}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} | {{abbr|Yds|Interception return yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Average interception return}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest interception return}} | {{abbr|TD|Interception return touchdowns}} | {{abbr|PD|Passes defended}} | {{abbr|FF|Fumbles forced}} | {{abbr|FR|Fumbles recovered}} | {{abbr|Yds|Fumble return yards}} | {{abbr|TD|Fumble return touchdowns}} | |
| 2008 | DAL
| 16 || 2 || 36 || 35 || 1 || 1.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2009 | DAL
| 16 || 4 || 51 || 48 || 3 || 1.0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 9 || 1 || 1 || 15 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2010 | DAL
| 16 || 3 || 46 || 31 || 5 || 2.5 || 1 || 40 || 40.0 || 40 || 1 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2011 | DAL
| 13 || 7 || 49 || 42 || 7 || 2.0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2012 | DAL
| 11 || 3 || 21 || 16 || 5 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2013 | DAL
| 16 || 15 || 64 || 59 || 8 || 2.0 || 2 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 12 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2014 | DAL
| 14 || 14 || 55 || 50 || 5 || 1.0 || 2 || 2 || 1.0 || 2 || 0 || 9 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2015 | DAL
| 0 || 0 || colspan="14"| did not play due to injury | |||||||||||||||
| 2016 | DAL
| 12 || 10 || 46 || 39 || 7 || 2.0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | DAL
| 11 || 11 || 38 || 32 || 6 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 | KC
| 15 || 7 || 44 || 38 || 6 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 13 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2019 | PHI
| 3 || 1 || 7 || 6 || 1 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 2 || 1 || 44 || 1 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"|[http://www.nfl.com/player/orlandoscandrick/2307/careerstats Career] | 143 | 77 | 450 | 400 | 50 | 11.5 | 9 | 42 | 4.7 | 40 | 1 | 76 | 10 | 2 | 59 | 1 |
Personal life
Scandrick is a father to twin daughters from a previous relationship and one son with former model turned fashion designer Draya Michele.{{Cite web |title=Orlando Scandrick and Draya Michele Welcome Son JRU |url=https://people.com/parents/draya-michele-welcomes-son-jru-orlando-scandrick/ |access-date=2024-01-14 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}
References
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External links
{{Commons}}
- {{NFL.com player}}
- [https://www.redskins.com/team/players-roster/orlando-scandrick/ Washington Redskins bio]
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