Chad Scott

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Chad Scott
Free AgentNo. --
Cornerback
Date of birth: September 6, 1974 (1974-09-06) (age 33)
Place of birth: Capitol Heights, Maryland
Height:ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)
National Football League debut
1997 for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Career history
College: Maryland
NFL Draft: 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24
 Teams:
Career highlights and awards
  • No notable achievements
Stats at NFL.com

Chad Oliver Scott (born September 6, 1974 in Capitol Heights, Maryland) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers 24th overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at Maryland.

[edit] College career

Scott attended Towson University and the University of Maryland where he was a kinesiological sciences major.

[edit] Notable Achievements

On March 2, 2008, Chad hooked and landed an estimated 50-60 pound tarpon on the 'M' pier of the Miami Beach Marina. Scott is an avid fisherman.

[edit] Professional career

To date, he has 0 sacks and 19 interceptions. He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers as the 24th pick in the first round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He was released by the Steelers on February 25, 2005. He was signed by the Patriots as a free agent on April 26, 2005. Scott suffered a knee injury during the first week of 2007 training camp and was placed on Injured Reserve by the Patriots. He did not play in the 2007 season.