Vernon
Scott.
Vernon
Scott.
TCU
Vernon Scott fits best in a modern two-high safety system that leverages versatility and disguises coverage, prioritizing range and playmaking ability from multiple alignments.
Initially a valuable special teams contributor and rotational safety, with the ceiling to develop into a versatile starter capable of playing both safety spots and covering the slot.
A purely single-high heavy defense that asks its free safety to be a deep-lying centerfielder without much opportunity to play closer to the box or in coverage against tight ends.
Scott's athletic profile and intelligence make him a valuable chess piece for defensive coordinators who excel at utilizing safeties in diverse roles within a complex two-high scheme.
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | TCU | — | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | TCU | — | 23 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | TCU | — | 44 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 72 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
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