Trevor John Scott (born August 30, 1984) is a former

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who played in the

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(NFL). He played

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at Buffalo and was selected by the

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in the sixth round of the

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Early life

Scott was twice an All-Northern selection at Potsdam High School playing

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and

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. He earned two letters and was twice a captain and was team MVP as both a junior and senior and was a Watertown Daily Times First-team selection. He also earned four letters in track and field and two in

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College career

At the University at Buffalo, Scott was an All-Conference selection as a senior he started all 12 games at left end for the Bulls.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

He was a sixth round pick (169th overall) in the

. Scott recorded his first and second career NFL sack on October 19, 2008, when he brought down

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. That performance earned him a nomination for the NFL Rookie of the Week award, but the award was given to Chris Johnson. Scott finished the 2008 season with 24 tackles, a forced fumble, and tied two others for the most sacks by a rookie with 5.0. On, November 25, 2010, Scott was placed on

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by the Raiders, due to an injured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, ending his season after 10 games, 22 tackles, and 1.5 sacks. He played in all 16 games the following season.

New England Patriots

Scott signed with the

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on March 17, 2012. Played the 2012 season with the New England Patriots and recorded 3 sacks, 5 tackles, and a forced fumble.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Scott signed with the

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on August 20, 2013.

Chicago Bears

Scott was signed by the

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on March 6, 2014.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs

Personal life

Scott Is Married to Dana Scott they have a son Jack Christopher Scott Born 11/2014

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Scott, Trevor 1984 births Living people American football defensive ends American football linebackers Buffalo Bulls football players Chicago Bears players New England Patriots players Oakland Raiders players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players People from Potsdam, New York Players of American football from New York (state)