Tim Scott (born January 25, 1993) is a former

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in the

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for the

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and New York Giants. He played

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at the

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Early years

Scott attended Colonial Forge High School. In football, he was a four-year starter, while playing at

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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

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College career

Scott accepted a football scholarship from the

. As a true freshman he appeared in 13 games with 8 starts at

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. 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

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. He made 6 tackles and one pass defensed against

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. 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

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. 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

after the 2015 NFL draft on May 9. He was waived on September 5, and was re-signed to the practice squad. He spent time on and off the Cowboys' practice squad throughout the season, before being released on December 1, 2015.

Cleveland Browns

On December 8, 2015, Scott was signed to the

' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 5, 2016. He was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2016.

Washington Redskins

On August 3, 2017, Scott was signed by the

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. He was waived on August 13, 2017.

New York Giants

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

Arizona Cardinals

On August 10, 2018, Scott was signed by the

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to a one-year contract. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

References

External links

North Carolina Tar Heels bio
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