Johnny Roy Scott (born July 15, 1969 in

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) is a former all-star

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in the

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(CFL).

Biography

Unusual for modern football players, Scott did not go to college, but went pro directly from Albert Sidney Johnston High School. He signed as a

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with the

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(part of the CFL's failed expansion to the

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) and played two years (1994 and 1995) recording three sacks. He played the next four years with the

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(67 games), twice being named an all star with 35 total sacks. He moved on to the

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in 2000, playing three years there and getting 11 sacks in 30 games and being named an all star twice. He played 2003 and 2004 with the

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(28 games and 5 sacks) and played two games with the

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in 2005.

References

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