Ty Scott

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Ty Scott
No. 19 – DC Defenders
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-03-27) March 27, 1999 (age 25)
Estill, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school: Jenkins High School
(Savannah, Georgia)
College: Central Michigan (2018–2020)
Missouri State (2021–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MVFC (2021)
Career UFL statistics as of 2024
Receptions:25
Receiving yards:418
Receiving touchdowns:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tyrone Javar Scott (born March 27, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver or the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Central Michigan and Missouri State.

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High school career

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

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. [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

In April 2021, Scott announced he would be transferring to Missouri State University. [4] 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. [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 two, Scott would haul in a career high three touchdowns. [11]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m)		199 lb
(90 kg)		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.59 s1.60 s2.62 s4.41 s7.04 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		13 reps
All values from Pro Day [12]

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. [13] [14] He re-signed with the Chiefs on July 28. [15] He was waived on August 29, 2023. [16]

DC Defenders

On October 20, 2023, Scott signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). [17] During the 2024 season, he recorded 25 receptions for 418 yards and three touchdowns. [18]

Seattle Seahawks

On July 25, 2024, Scott signed with the Seattle Seahawks. [19] He was waived on August 27 but later signed to the practice squad on September 10, only to be released three days later. [20] [21] [22]

DC Defenders (second stint)

On December 14, 2024, Scott re-signed with the Defenders. [23]

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  2. ↑ Holcomb, Todd. "All-region teams: Jenkins' Stevens chosen as top player in 3-AAA". Sports (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  3. ↑ Knight, Dennis. "Player of the week: Tyrone Scott off to fast start for Jenkins". Savannah Morning News. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  4. 1 2 Wheeler, Wyatt D. "Central Michigan WR transfer Tyrone Scott among Missouri State's recent FBS commits". Springfield News-Leader. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  5. ↑ Ritchey, Isaac. "Chippewa WR Tyrone Scott enters transfer portal". www.cm-life.com. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  6. ↑ Herder, Sam (August 10, 2022). "2022 FCS Jersey Countdown: 19 — The Best Player Who Wears No. 19 Is Missouri State's Tyrone Scott". HERO Sports. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Late TD lifts Missouri State over North Dakota 32-28". AP NEWS. October 30, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Bears Roll up 574 Yards in Win at Dixie State". Missouri State. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  9. ↑ "2021 Missouri Valley Football All-Conference Team". valley-football.org. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
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  11. ↑ "No. 5 Missouri State football gets its revenge in win over No. 14 UT Martin". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Ty Scott College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  13. ↑ Obermuller, Michael (May 15, 2023). "Chiefs Release 24-Year-Old WR After Rookie Signing: Report". Heavy.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
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  15. ↑ Clements, Devon (July 27, 2023). "Chiefs Re-Sign Missouri State Record Holder After Abrupt Veteran Retirement". Heavy.com. Retrieved July 28, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Chiefs 2023 Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53". Chiefs.com. August 29, 2023.
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