Tyler Scott (born September 21, 1985 in Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian former wide receiver. He previously played in the Canadian Football League where he last played for the

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. He attended the University of Western Ontario as a geography

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with an intention to pursue teaching. He was drafted in the

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by the Toronto Argonauts.

Professional career

Scott's first game in the

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was a pre-season game against the Montreal Alouettes on June 12, 2008, where he had two receptions for 20 yards for the Argonauts. Assistant General Manager

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was impressed with his dedication, size, and movement. "He studied the playbook and he has not made a lot of mental mistakes," Mohns said following the first game. "He has a chance to make the final roster." On May 27, 2010, Scott was released by the Toronto Argonauts. Scott was picked up by the Edmonton Eskimos on July 27, 2010, signing a two-year deal. On June 8, 2012, during training camp, Scott collided with defensive back

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and was hospitalized. Scott was placed on the 9-game injured list.

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Edmonton Eskimos profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Scott, Tyler 1985 births Living people Canadian football wide receivers Edmonton Elks players Players of Canadian football from Ontario Canadian football people from Windsor, Ontario Toronto Argonauts players Western Mustangs football players