Tim Scott (American football)

Games played:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tim Scott
No. 31
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	January 25, 1993 (age 31); Fredericksburg, Virginia
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Colonial Forge (VA)
College:	North Carolina
Undrafted:	2015
Career history
	Dallas Cowboys (2015); Cleveland Browns (2015–2016); Washington Redskins (2017); New York Giants (2017); Arizona Cardinals (2018);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:
Games played:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tim Scott (born January 25, 1993) is a former American football safety in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns and New York Giants. He played college football at the University of North Carolina.

Early years

Scott attended Colonial Forge High School. In football, he was a four-year starter, while playing at safety, wide receiver, running back and kick returner.

As a junior, he tallied 13 receptions for 221 yards, one receiving touchdown, 22 carries for 173 yards and one rushing touchdown.

As a senior, he received District defensive player of the year, second-team All-Washington Metro and All-Fredericksburg honors.

He also practiced basketball.

College career

Scott accepted a football scholarship from the University of North Carolina. As a true freshman he appeared in 13 games with 8 starts at cornerback. He registered 43 tackles, one interception, 6 passes defensed (second on the team) and 2 quarterback hurries. He had 5 tackles (one for loss) against Clemson University. He made 9 tackles against East Carolina University.

As a sophomore, he started all 12 games at cornerback. He collected 48 tackles (sixth on the team), 5.5 tackles for loss, 4 interceptions (led the team) and 9 passes defensed (led the team). He had 6 tackles (one for loss) and one pass defensed against the University of Virginia. He made 6 tackles and one pass defensed against North Carolina State University. He had 6 tackles, one interception and 2 passes defensed against Virginia Tech University.

As a junior, he started all 13 games. He posted 49 tackles (one for loss), 2 interceptions, 3 passes defensed and 2 quarterback hurries and a tackle for loss. He had 6 tackles and one pass defensed against Boston College. He made 6 tackles against East Carolina University. He was switched to safety for the 2013 Belk Bowl, making 6 tackles and one sack.

As a senior, he started all 12 games, totaling 72 tackles (led the team), one interception, 7 passes defensed and one fumble return for a touchdown. He had 6 tackles against North Carolina State University. He had 9 tackles and one pass defensed against the University of Virginia. He had 7 tackles against Georgia Tech University.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Scott was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2015 NFL draft on May 9.^[1] He was waived on September 5, and was re-signed to the practice squad.^[2]^[3] He spent time on and off the Cowboys' practice squad throughout the season, before being released on December 1, 2015.^[4]

Cleveland Browns

On December 8, 2015, Scott was signed to the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.^[5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 5, 2016.^[6] He was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2016.^[7]

Washington Redskins

On August 3, 2017, Scott was signed by the Washington Redskins.^[8] He was waived on August 13, 2017.^[9]

New York Giants

On August 24, 2017, Scott was signed by the New York Giants.^[10] He was waived on September 1, 2017 and was re-signed to the practice squad.^[11]^[12] He was promoted to the active roster on November 4, 2017.^[13] He was waived on November 7, 2017.^[14] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 12, 2017.^[15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 1, 2018.^[16] He was waived on May 22, 2018.^[17]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 10, 2018, Scott was signed by the Arizona Cardinals to a one-year contract.^[18] He was waived on September 1, 2018.^[19]

References

^ Archer, Todd (May 10, 2015). "2015 Dallas Cowboys undrafted free agents". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ Helman, David (September 5, 2015). "Vaughan, Showers Among Notable Cuts As Cowboys Meet 53-Man Roster Limit". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ Phillips, Rob (September 7, 2015). "Cowboys Turn Attention To Practice Squad, QB Kellen Moore". DallasCowboys.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ "Tim Scott Transactions". FoxSports.com.
^ "Browns sign TE Connor Hamlett, DB Tim Scott to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 8, 2015. Archived from the original on August 29, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ "Browns sign 6 players". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 5, 2016. Archived from the original on April 17, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ "Browns sign P Michael Palardy". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 30, 2016. Archived from the original on September 30, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ "8/3: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. August 3, 2017. Archived from the original on September 30, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ "8/13: Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. August 13, 2017. Archived from the original on November 22, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ Eisen, Michael (August 24, 2017). "New York Giants sign safety Tim Scott". Giants.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2017). "New York Giants make first round of roster cuts". Giants.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ Eisen, Michael (September 3, 2017). "Giants sign eight players to practice squad". Giants.com. Archived from the original on October 8, 2017. Retrieved September 29, 2017.
^ Eisen, Michael (November 4, 2017). "Weston Richburg placed on IR; CB Tim Scott signed off practice squad". Giants.com. Archived from the original on January 11, 2018.
^ Eisen, Michael (November 7, 2017). "Giants reinstate CB Janoris Jenkins; view roster moves". Giants.com. Archived from the original on November 8, 2017.
^ Eisen, Michael (December 12, 2017). "Giants sign OL Damien Mama, WR Hunter Sharp among roster moves". Giants.com. Archived from the original on January 17, 2018.
^ "Giants sign nine players to futures contracts". BigBlueView.com. January 1, 2018.
^ Eisen, Michael (May 22, 2018). "Giants sign wide receiver Russell Shepard". Giants.com.
^ Urban, Darren (August 10, 2018). "Cardinals Sign CB Tim Scott". AZCardinals.com.
^ Urban, Darren (September 1, 2018). "Cardinals Make Cuts To Reach 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com.