As a freshman, Scott was named to ESPN's Freshman All-American team.[2] The award came after he started twelve of thirteen games the Spartans played in, missing one due to injury.[3]
A torn meniscus sidelined Scott for the first eight games of his sophomore season,[3] an injury sustained in a non-contact incident.[4] He was named defensive MVP of the 2018 Redbox Bowl after registering three tackles and four pass breakups in the game.[5]
Scott started all thirteen games his junior season.[6] On October 5 against Ohio State, Scott forced Justin Fields into his first interception of the year, and also garnered 12 tackles during the game.[7]
Scott was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fourth round (137th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft.[10] The Jaguars traded cornerback A. J. Bouye to the Denver Broncos to acquire the pick. Scott was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Jaguars on July 27, 2020, but was activated three days later.[11][12]
On August 31, 2023, Scott was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad.[17] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on September 14.
Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)
On October 17, 2023, the Eagles signed Scott to their active roster off of the Steelers' practice squad.[18] He was released on November 28 and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[19][20]
He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[21]
Pittsburgh Steelers (second stint)
On January 23, 2024, Scott signed a reserve/futures contract with the Steelers.[22] He was released on July 30, 2024.[23]
