Delontae Scott
 Scott with SMU in 2018 | |
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Outside linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 21, 1997 Irving, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 246 lb (112 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Nimitz (Irving, Texas) |
| College | SMU |
| NFL draft | 2020 (undrafted) |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Delontae Scott (born January 21, 1997) is an American football outside linebacker. He played college football at SMU.
College career
[edit]Scott was a member of the SMU Mustangs for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman. As a redshirt senior, he had 10 sacks, 18 tackles for loss, and three forced fumbles and was named second-team All-American Athletic Conference.[1] Scott finished his collegiate career with 97 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, 18 sacks and five forced fumbles in 40 games played.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Green Bay Packers
[edit]Scott signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2020.[3] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad the following day.[4][5] Scott was placed on the practice squad injured list on December 15, 2020.[6] He was signed to a reserve/futures contract with the Packers on January 25, 2021.[7] Scott was waived on August 31, 2021, at the end of training camp.[8]
Pittsburgh Steelers
[edit]Scott was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad on September 7, 2021.[9] He was elevated to the active roster on November 21, 2021, for the team's Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Steelers on January 18, 2022.[11]
On August 30, 2022, Scott was waived by the Steelers and re-signed to the practice squad.[12][13] On September 27, he was released.[14]
Carolina Panthers
[edit]On October 18, 2022, Scott was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.[15] He was released on November 7, 2022.[16]
San Antonio Brahmas
[edit]The San Antonio Brahmas selected Scott in the fourth round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023.[17] He was released from his contract on August 15, 2023.[18]
Atlanta Falcons
[edit]On August 16, 2023, Scott signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[19] He was released on August 26, 2023.[20]
San Antonio Brahmas (second stint)
[edit]On January 22, 2024, Scott re-signed with the San Antonio Brahmas.[21]
Birmingham Stallions
[edit]On April 7, 2025, Scott signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[22]
Orlando Storm
[edit]On February 28, 2026, Scott signed with the Orlando Storm of the United Football League (UFL).[23] He was released on March 19.[24]
References
[edit]- ↑ Huber, Bill (May 6, 2020). "UDFAs Bruffy, Scott Get Noteworthy Contracts". SI.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ↑ Sayles, Damon (January 18, 2020). "Delontae Scott ready to show worth at NFLPA Collegiate Bowl". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ↑ Embody, Billy (April 25, 2020). "Delontae Scott to sign with Green Bay Packers". 247Sports.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. September 5, 2020. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ↑ Seigle, Evan (September 6, 2020). "Packers sign 14 players to practice squad". Packers.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ↑ Seigle, Evan (December 15, 2020). "Packers sign DL Brian Price to practice squad". Packers.com. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Packers' Delontae Scott: Remains with Packers". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. January 26, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Green Bay Packers cut roster down to 53 players -- here's a breakdown". CBS58.com. August 31, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ↑ Koehler, Allison (September 7, 2021). "Steelers roster moves: 3 players signed to Pittsburgh's practice squad". Steelers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ↑ "Steelers' Kevin Dotson goes on IR; Karl Joseph and 2 d-lineman called up from practice squad". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
- ↑ Varley, Teresa (January 18, 2022). "Steelers sign 12 to Reserve/Future contracts". Steelers.com.
- ↑ Varley, Teresa (August 30, 2022). "Steelers make first round of roster moves". Steelers.com. Archived from the original on August 30, 2022. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ↑ Varley, Teresa (September 5, 2022). "Steelers sign three to practice squad". Steelers.com.
- ↑ Rutter, Joe. "Jordan Berry returns to Steelers after injury to Pressley Harvin III". TribLive.com. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
- ↑ Gantt, Darin (October 18, 2022). "Panthers sign linebacker Chandler Wooten". Panthers.com.
- ↑ Gantt, Darin. "X". X.com. Retrieved March 23, 2026.
- ↑ "Supplemental Draft Picks 2023". XFL.com. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
- ↑ "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ↑ "Falcons sign DL Delontae Scott". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. August 16, 2023.
- ↑ Grindley, Wyatt (August 26, 2023). "Falcons Releasing Four Players". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved August 26, 2023.
- ↑ "The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ↑ Heilman, Michael (April 8, 2025). "Birmingham Stallions sign linebacker Delontae Scott". BGMSportsTrax. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
- ↑ Sauter, Aaron (March 1, 2026). "DE Delontae Scott Joins Orlando as Murphy and Toafili Ride Into the Sunset". uflnewshub.com. Retrieved March 1, 2026.
- ↑ Larsen, James. "Orlando Storm Finalize 2026 UFL Roster With Cutdowns". PFNewsroom.com. Retrieved March 23, 2026.