Trent Scott
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2019}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Trent Scott
| image = Trent Scott.png
| alt =
| caption = Scott with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2019
| current_team = Washington Commanders
| number = 73
| position = Offensive tackle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age |1994|1|25|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Huntsville, Alabama, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 320
| high_school = Lee (Huntsville)
| college = Grambling State (2013–2017)
| undraftedyear = 2018
| pastteams =
- Los Angeles Chargers ({{NFL Year|2018|2019}})
- Carolina Panthers ({{NFL Year|2020|2021}})
- Pittsburgh Steelers ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- Washington Commanders ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- First-team All-SWAC (2017)
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 88
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 = 23
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 1
| pfr = S/ScotTr01
}}
Trenton Denzel Scott (born January 25, 1994) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Grambling State Tigers and signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2018. Scott has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Early life
Scott was born on January 25, 1994, in Huntsville, Alabama. He attended Lee High School, where was a three-time all-state selection and played with wide receiver Chester Rogers.{{cite web|url=https://www.al.com/sports/2019/01/24-former-alabama-prep-stars-in-super-bowl-liii-race.html|title=24 former Alabama prep stars in Super Bowl LIII race|first=Mark|last=Inabinett|website=AL.com|date=January 2, 2019|access-date=March 31, 2020}}
College career
Scott played five seasons for the Grambling State Tigers, redshirting his sophomore season due to injury. Over the course of his entire college career, Scott gave up only three sacks. As a senior, Scott did not allow a single sack and tallied with 39 pancake blocks and 32 knockdowns and was named first team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference.{{cite web|url=https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/sports/college/2017/12/28/gramblings-trent-scott-earns-all-star-invite/988642001/|title=Grambling's Trent Scott earns all-star invite|first=Cory|last=Diaz|work=The Times|publisher=USA Today Network|date=December 28, 2017|access-date=October 29, 2018}} He graduated with a degree in Sports Management as a junior and was working on a master's degree in Sports Administration during his senior season.{{cite web|url=https://andscape.com/features/2018-nfl-draft-big-day-for-grambling-state-hbcu/|title=This could be the biggest draft day for Grambling State in a long time|first=Miniya|last=Shabazz|website=Andscape|publisher=ESPN.com|date=April 26, 2018|access-date=July 17, 2019}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 4 1/2
| weight = 301
| dash = 5.36
| ten split = 1.88
| twenty split = 3.13
| shuttle = 4.94
| cone drill = 7.97
| vertical = 26.0
| broad ft = 8
| broad in = 6
| bench = 15
| arm span = 34 3/8
| hand span = 9 1/4
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=2018 NFL Draft Scout Trenton Scott College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1025973&DraftYear=2018 |access-date=January 19, 2024 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
=Los Angeles Chargers=
Scott signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in April 2018. He was cut from the 53-man roster at the end of training camp and subsequently signed to the Chargers' practice squad on September 2. Scott was promoted to the Chargers active roster on September 15. Scott made his NFL debut on September 23 against the Los Angeles Rams.{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/la-sp-chargers-20181003-story.html|title=Trent Scott becomes 11th Charger to make NFL debut this season, and his playing time might increase|first=Jeff|last=Miller|work=Los Angeles Times|date=October 3, 2018|access-date=October 8, 2018}} He made his first career start at left tackle on October 7 against the Oakland Raiders in place of an injured Russell Okung.{{cite web|url=http://www.wtvm.com/2018/10/07/chargers-without-starting-offensive-tackles-vs-raiders/|title=Chargers without 2 starting offensive tackles vs. Raiders|work=WTVM.com|publisher=Associated Press|date=October 7, 2018|access-date=October 8, 2018}} In his rookie season, Scott played in nine games with one start.
Scott began the 2019 season as the Chargers' starting left tackle after Okung was placed on the non-football injury list due to blood clots. He started the first seven games of the season and played in all 16 of the Chargers games with nine total starts, playing 78 percent of the Chargers offensive snaps (827) and giving up five sacks.{{cite web|url=https://www.al.com/sports/2020/02/alabama-roots-154-nfl-players-in-the-2019-season.html|title=Alabama Roots: 154 NFL players in the 2019 season|first=Mark|last=Inabinett|website=AL.com|date=February 18, 2020|access-date=February 21, 2020}} Scott was assigned a one-year tender by the Chargers on March 17, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/chargers/story/2020-03-17/chargers-tender-offers-michael-davis-isaac-rochell-trent-scott|title=Chargers tender offers to Michael Davis, two others|work=Los Angeles Times|date=March 17, 2020|access-date=March 31, 2020}} He signed the tender on April 21, 2020.{{cite news |author=Williams, Charean |title=Isaac Rochell, Trent Scott sign tenders with Chargers |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/04/21/isaac-rochell-trenton-scott-sign-tenders-with-chargers/ |website=NBCSports.com |date=April 21, 2020 |accessdate=April 22, 2020}} He was waived on September 5, 2020.{{cite web|title=We've Trimmed Our Roster to 53|url=https://www.chargers.com/news/we-ve-reduced-our-roster-to-53|website=Chargers.com|date=September 5, 2020}}
=Carolina Panthers=
On September 6, 2020, Scott was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.{{cite web|title=Panthers claim three players off waivers|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-claim-three-players-off-waivers|author=Simmons, Myles|website=Panthers.com|date=September 6, 2020}} He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Panthers on October 21,{{cite news |author=Simmons, Myles |title=Panthers place Joey Slye, Trent Scott on reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-place-joey-slye-trent-scott-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=Panthers.com |date=October 21, 2020 |accessdate=November 1, 2020}} and was activated two days later.{{cite news |author=Simmons, Myles |title=Panthers activate Joey Slye, Trent Scott, place Rasul Douglas on reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-activate-joey-slye-trent-scott-place-rasul-douglas-on-reserve-covid-19- |website=Panthers.com |date=October 23, 2020 |accessdate=November 1, 2020}} He started four games at left tackle for the Panthers in 2020 before being placed on injured reserve on December 28.{{cite news |author=Weaver, Tim |title=Panthers place another left tackle on injured reserve |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/28/panthers-trent-scott-injured-reserve/ |website=USAToday.com |date=December 28, 2020 |access-date=February 10, 2021}} On February 23, 2021, Scott signed a one-year extension to stay with the Panthers.{{cite web|title=Panthers sign tackle Trent Scott to one-year deal|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-sign-tackle-trent-scott-to-one-year-deal|author=Gantt, Darin|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=February 23, 2021}}
=Pittsburgh Steelers=
On May 13, 2022, Scott signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{cite web|title=Steelers sign Scott to one-year contract|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-scott-to-one-year-contract|author=Varley, Teresa|work=Steelers.com|publisher=Pittsburgh Steelers|date=May 13, 2022}} He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30,{{cite web|title=Steelers make first round of roster moves|url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves|author=Varley, Teresa|website=Steelers.com|date=August 30, 2022|access-date=June 15, 2023|archive-date=August 30, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830192331/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-first-round-of-roster-moves|url-status=dead}} but was re-signed to the active roster on September 1.{{cite web | url=https://www.steelers.com/news/roster-moves-continue-for-steelers-x7013 | title=Roster moves continue for Steelers }}
=Washington Commanders=
Scott signed a two-year contract with the Washington Commanders on March 23, 2023.{{cite web |last1=Selby |first1=Zach |title=Commanders sign OT Trent Scott |url=https://www.commanders.com/news/commanders-sign-t-trent-scott |website=Commanders.com |access-date=23 March 2023}} In a Week 3 Monday Night Football win over the Cincinnati Bengals in 2024, Scott lined up as an eligible receiver and scored his first career touchdown on a 1-yard reception from quarterback Jayden Daniels, who also threw his first career passing touchdown on the play.{{cite web|last1=Rasmussen|first1=Karl|title=Jayden Daniels's First NFL TD Pass Went to the Most Unexpected Receiver|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/jayden-daniels-s-first-nfl-td-pass-went-to-the-most-unexpected-receiver|website=SI.com|access-date=24 September 2024}}
On March 21, 2025, Scott re-signed with the Commanders on a one-year contract.{{Cite web|title=Commanders to re-sign OL Trent Scott|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/commanders-to-re-sign-ol-trent-scott|access-date=March 18, 2025|website=nbcsports.com|language=en}}
References
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External links
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- [https://www.commanders.com/team/players-roster/trent-scott/ Washington Commanders profile]
- [https://gsutigers.com/sports/football/roster/trenton-scott/3545 Grambling State Tigers profile]
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Category:Players of American football from Huntsville, Alabama