Ty Scott
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Ty Scott
| current_team = DC Defenders
| number = 19
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|03|27}}
| birth_place = Estill, South Carolina, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 1
| weight_lbs = 199
| high_school = Jenkins (Savannah, Georgia)
| college = Central Michigan (2018–2020)
Missouri State (2021–2022)
| undraftedyear = 2023
| pastteams =
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- DC Defenders ({{UFL Year|2024}})
- Seattle Seahawks ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- DC Defenders ({{UFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- UFL champion (2025)
- First-team All-MVFC (2021)
| statleague = UFL
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 25
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 418
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 3
| pfr = ScotTy01
}}
Tyrone Javar Scott (born March 27, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Central Michigan and Missouri State.
Early life
Scott attended Jenkins High School in Savannah, Georgia. With Jenkins, Scott recorded 106 receptions for 2,165 yards and a school record 22 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Catching Up with...Tyrone Scott |url=https://prepsportsreport.com/p/catching-up-with-tyrone-scott |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=Prep Sports Report}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Holcomb |first=Todd |title=All-region teams: Jenkins' Stevens chosen as top player in 3-AAA |url=https://www.ajc.com/blog/high-school-sports/all-region-teams-jenkins-stevens-chosen-top-player-aaa/AUi1v5fx6NU0NgFh5SgMKL/ |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=Sports (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution) |language=English}}{{Cite web |last=Knight |first=Dennis |title=Player of the week: Tyrone Scott off to fast start for Jenkins |url=https://www.savannahnow.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/08/22/player-week-tyrone-scott-fast-start-jenkins/13866763007/ |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=Savannah Morning News |language=en-US}}
College career
= Central Michigan =
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. In the 2020 season, Scott would only appear in two games catching four passes for 33 yards.{{Cite web |last=Wheeler |first=Wyatt D. |title=Central Michigan WR transfer Tyrone Scott among Missouri State's recent FBS commits |url=https://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/college/msu/2021/04/25/missouri-state-bears-football-tyrone-scott-transfer-central-michigan/7366742002/ |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=Springfield News-Leader |language=en-US}} In March 2021, Scott announced his decision to transfer.{{Cite web |last=Ritchey |first=Isaac |title=Chippewa WR Tyrone Scott enters transfer portal |url=https://www.cm-life.com/article/2021/03/central-michigan-football-tyrone-scott-wide-receiver-enters-transfer-portal-jim-mcelwain-chippewas-story |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=www.cm-life.com}}
= Missouri State =
In April 2021, Scott announced he would be transferring to Missouri State University. Scott would make an immediate impact with the Bears, as he 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.{{Cite web |last=Herder |first=Sam |date=2022-08-10 |title=2022 FCS Jersey Countdown: 19 — The Best Player Who Wears No. 19 Is Missouri State's Tyrone Scott |url=https://herosports.com/fcs-football-2022-jersey-countdown-tyrone-scott-bzbz/ |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=HERO Sports |language=en-US}} Scott would record a career high ten receptions against North Dakota and 174 receiving yards against Dixie State.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-30 |title=Late TD lifts Missouri State over North Dakota 32-28 |url=https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-north-dakota-missouri-springfield-f14435e137141980fc3d5db471a6f470 |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=AP NEWS |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Bears Roll up 574 Yards in Win at Dixie State |url=https://missouristatebears.com/news/2021/11/21/football-bears-roll-up-574-yards-in-win-at-dixie-state.aspx |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=Missouri State |language=en}} Scott was named to the First-team All-Missouri Valley Conference at the season's end.{{Cite web |title=2021 Missouri Valley Football All-Conference Team |url=https://valley-football.org/news/2021/11/24/missouri-valley-football-announces-specialty-honors.aspx |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=valley-football.org |language=en}} Entering the 2022 season, Scott had high expectations from the media.{{Cite web |title=Springfield News-Leader |url=https://www.news-leader.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.news-leader.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fcollege%2Fmsu%2F2022%2F08%2F18%2Fmissouri-state-football-tyrone-scott-shows-nfl-potential-wide-receiver%2F10226210002%2F |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=www.news-leader.com}} In week two, Scott would haul in a career high three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=No. 5 Missouri State football gets its revenge in win over No. 14 UT Martin |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/no-5-missouri-state-football-031750409.html |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=sports.yahoo.com |language=en-US}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 1 1/4
| weight = 199
| dash = 4.59
| ten split = 1.60
| twenty split = 2.62
| shuttle = 4.41
| cone drill = 7.04
| vertical = 33.5
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 2
| bench = 13
| arm span = 32 7/8
| hand span = 9 1/2
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1024524&DraftYear=2023 |title=Ty Scott College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=July 27, 2024}}
}}
= Kansas City Chiefs =
Scott was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2023. He was waived on May 15, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Obermuller |first=Michael |date=2023-05-15 |title=Chiefs Release 24-Year-Old WR After Rookie Signing: Report |url=https://heavy.com/sports/kansas-city-chiefs/news-ty-scott-released-boye-doe/ |access-date=2023-05-21 |website=Heavy.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=2023-05-16 |title=Chiefs sign Ekow Boye-Doe, cut Ty Scott |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/05/16/chiefs-sign-ekow-boye-doe-cut-ty-scott/ |access-date=2023-05-21 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} He re-signed with the Chiefs on July 28.{{Cite web |last=Clements |first=Devon |date=2023-07-27 |title=Chiefs Re-Sign Missouri State Record Holder After Abrupt Veteran Retirement |url=https://heavy.com/sports/kansas-city-chiefs/chiefs-re-sign-ty-scott/ |access-date=2023-07-28 |website=Heavy.com |language=en-US}} He was waived on August 29, 2023.{{cite web|title=Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53|url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-2023-roster-down-to-nfl-mandated-53|website=Chiefs.com|date=August 29, 2023}}
= DC Defenders (first stint) =
On October 20, 2023, Scott signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).{{Cite web |title=15 Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-latest-news/15-players-sign-letters-of-intent-with-xfl |access-date=2023-10-20 |website=www.xfl.com |language=en}} During the 2024 season, he recorded 25 receptions for 418 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-25 |title=Seahawks sign WR Ty Scott, activate LB Easton Gibbs |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/seahawks-sign-wr-ty-scott-activate-lb-easton-gibbs |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
= Seattle Seahawks =
On July 25, 2024, Scott signed with the Seattle Seahawks.{{Cite web |title=Seahawks Sign WR Ty Scott, LB Easton Gibbs Passes Physical |url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-wr-ty-scott-lb-easton-gibbs-passes-physical |access-date=2024-07-25 |website=www.seahawks.com |language=en-US}} He was waived on August 27 but later signed to the practice squad on September 10, only to be released three days later.{{cite web|title=Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-make-roster-moves-establish-initial-2024-53-man-roster|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=August 27, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign WR Ty Scott To Practice Squad|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-wr-ty-scott-to-practice-squad|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=September 10, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Seahawks Sign Outside Linebacker Jamie Sheriff To Practice Squad|url=https://www.seahawks.com/news/seahawks-sign-outside-linebacker-jamie-sheriff-to-practice-squad|author=Boyle, John|website=Seahawks.com|date=September 13, 2024}}
= DC Defenders (second stint) =
On December 14, 2024, Scott re-signed with the Defenders.{{Cite web |title=UFL Transactions |url=https://uflboard.com/ufl-transactions/ |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=UFLBoard.com |language=en-US}} He was placed on injured reserve on April 14, 2025,{{cite news |last=Larsen |first=James |title=DC Defenders Place Star WR Ty Scott on IR, Release OT Darius Harper |url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/dc-defenders-place-star-wr-ty-scott-on-ir-release-ot-darius-harper/ |website=PFNewsroom.com |date=April 15, 2025 |access-date=June 5, 2025}} and activated on June 4.{{cite news |last=Larsen |first=James |title=Defenders Reactivate Ty Scott, Stallions Lose A.J. Thomas |url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/defenders-reactivate-ty-scott-stallions-lose-a-j-thomas/ |website=PFNewsroom.com |date=June 4, 2025 |access-date=June 5, 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://missouristatebears.com/sports/football/roster/ty-scott/6817 Missouri State Bears bio]
- [https://cmuchippewas.com/sports/football/roster/tyrone-scott/3022 Central Michigan Chippewas bio]
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Category:Players of American football from South Carolina