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Eric Scott Jr. (born August 7, 1998) is an American professional football cornerback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

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Early life and college

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Scott attended Basehor-Linwood High School. In his high school career, he appeared in 33 games, while tallying 126 tackles (5 for loss), 9 interceptions and 13 passes defensed.

He accepted a football scholarship from Illinois State University. As a redshirt freshman, he played in 4 games as a backup.[1]

Scott transferred to Butler Community College in 2019. As a sophomore, he appeared in 11 games, making 11 tackles and 2 interceptions.

He transferred to the University of Southern Mississippi in 2020. As a junior, he appeared in 9 games (5 starts), collecting 31 tackles, one interception and five passes defensed. He had 8 tackles against Louisiana Tech University. He made 7 tackles against Tulane University.

As a senior in 2021, he appeared in all 12 games (11 starts) posting 20 tackles, 2 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries. He had 3 tackles against Troy University and the University of Texas at El Paso.

As a super senior in 2022, he appeared in 12 games, compiling 27 tackles (2 for loss) and 7 passes defended. He also had 2 interceptions, both returned for touchdowns.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		 197 lb
(89 kg)		 32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.71 s 39.5 in
(1.00 m)		 11 ft 1 in
(3.38 m)		 16 reps
Sources:[2][3][4]

Dallas Cowboys

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Scott was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.[5] The Cowboys traded a fifth-round selection in the 2024 NFL draft (#159-Hunter Nourzad) to the Kansas City Chiefs, in exchange for the selection which they used to draft Scott.[6] As a rookie, he was declared inactive in every game of the season and never saw the field.

In 2024, he was passed on the depth chart by rookie Caelen Carson and third-year player Andrew Booth Jr. during training camp. He was waived by the Cowboys on August 26, 2024.[7]

Kansas City Chiefs

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Scott was claimed off of waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on August 28, 2024. He was waived two days later and re-signed to their practice squad on September 3, 2024.[8] Scott signed a reserve/future contract with Kansas City on February 11, 2025.[9] On August 1, 2025, Scott was waived by the Chiefs with an injury designation.[10]

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Eric Scott Jr. (born August 7, 1998) is an for the of the (). Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing 202 pounds, he entered the league after a college career at the , where he recorded 20 tackles over 12 games in his junior year of 2021, starting 11 contests. Scott's professional journey began when he was selected by the in the sixth round (178th overall) of the , following a collegiate path that included stints at Illinois State, , and Southern Mississippi. After spending his rookie season with the , primarily on the , Scott was waived during the 2024 preseason on August 26 and claimed off waivers by the Chiefs on August 28. He joined the Chiefs' on September 3, 2024, and signed a one-year reserve/ with the team on February 11, 2025, entering his second season as of 2025. A native of Basehor, , where he attended Basehor-Linwood High School as a two-star recruit, Scott has appeared in limited regular-season games early in his career (two games, no tackles as of end of 2024), focusing on development in rotations. As of November 2025, he is on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury, out for the 2025 season and limiting his on-field contributions.

Early life and education

High school career

Eric Scott Jr. was born on August 7, 1998, in Basehor, Kansas. Scott attended Basehor-Linwood High School in Basehor, Kansas, where he participated in the football program as a and . Over his high school career spanning three years, he appeared in 33 games, accumulating 126 total tackles (108 solo), 9 interceptions, and 13 passes defensed. In the 2016 season, Scott earned multiple accolades for his performance, including TCJ 4A1 All-State Defensive Back, KPreps 4A1 All-State , Wichita Eagle 4A1 Honorable Mention Defensive Back and , Kansas Valley League (KVL) 1st Team and , and SHUKC All-Area . He also participated in the Blue-Grey All-American Game. Scott's high school achievements garnered recruitment interest, leading him to sign a to play at in February 2017.

College career

Eric Scott Jr. began his collegiate football career at , where he redshirted during the 2017 season and appeared in four games as a the following year, recording limited statistics. Seeking expanded playing opportunities, he transferred to ahead of the 2019 season. At , Scott played in 11 games as a , registering 11 total tackles—seven solo and four assisted—along with two interceptions, marking a step up in his involvement on defense. This performance earned him a transfer to the in 2020, where he transitioned to a more prominent role in (and later the Sun Belt Conference). Over three seasons with the Golden Eagles, Scott evolved from a rotational player to a starter, contributing to the team's secondary while exhausting his eligibility, including an extra year granted due to the . In his junior year of 2020, Scott appeared in nine games, starting five, and tallied 31 tackles (18 solo), one for 20 yards, and five pass breakups. The following season in 2021, he played all 12 games, notching 20 tackles (15 solo), two s for 23 yards, and two fumble recoveries. As a in 2022, Scott started 12 of 13 games, leading the team with 27 tackles (18 solo), two interceptions returned for touchdowns (57 yards total), and five pass breakups; his pick-sixes provided key scoring contributions in play.
YearSchoolGamesTackles (Solo/Ast)INT (Yds/TD)Other Notes
2018Illinois State4Limited0Backup role
2019Butler CC1111 (7/4)2 (N/A/0) season
2020Southern Miss931 (18/13)1 (20/0)5 starts, 5 PD
2021Southern Miss1220 (15/5)2 (23/0)2 FR, 2 PD
2022Southern Miss1327 (18/9)2 (57/2)12 starts, 5 PD, 2.0 TFL
Scouts noted Scott's length (6-2 frame) and ball skills as strengths during his Southern Miss tenure, though he occasionally struggled with consistency in run support; he did not participate in postseason all-star events like the Senior Bowl.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Eric Scott Jr. was selected by the in the sixth round (178th overall) of the after a standout college career at Southern Mississippi, where his size and ball skills drew attention from scouts. To secure the pick, the Cowboys traded a fifth-round selection in the to move up nine spots. As a , Scott signed a four-year rookie contract worth approximately $4.06 million, including a $218,308 . During the 2023 preseason, Scott participated in and appeared in exhibition games, recording limited stats such as one tackle in the opener against the , though he struggled in coverage at times. He earned a spot on the ' initial 53-man roster but remained inactive for all 17 regular-season games, accumulating zero snaps or statistics as he adjusted to the professional level behind established cornerbacks like and . Head coach praised Scott's early minicamp and OTA performances, noting his ability to earn first-team reps and adapt to the scheme, but emphasized the need for further development in technique and consistency. In 2024 training camp, Scott competed for a depth role under new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, showing flashes in practice with pass breakups and strong coverage during sessions in Oxnard, California. However, his preseason play was inconsistent; he allowed six receptions for 76 yards on nine targets across games, including a rough outing in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. Despite considerations for the practice squad amid a crowded cornerback room, Scott was waived by the Cowboys on August 26, 2024, ending his tenure with the team after failing to secure a roster spot.

Kansas City Chiefs

Eric Scott Jr. was claimed off waivers by the from the on August 28, 2024, joining the team's 53-man roster as a to provide depth in the secondary. This move allowed Scott to integrate into the Chiefs' defensive schemes during the final preparations for the 2024 regular season, where he focused on learning the playbook and contributing in practice sessions. Following the Chiefs' initial 53-man roster cuts on August 30, 2024, Scott was waived but was re-signed to the practice squad on September 3, 2024. During the 2024 season, he remained on the practice squad without being elevated for any regular-season games, emphasizing his role in team development and special teams preparation rather than on-field play. On February 11, 2025, the Chiefs signed Scott to a reserve/future contract, securing his position on the roster heading into and for the 2025 season. Scott's 2025 tenure was cut short during preseason when he was waived with an injury designation on August 1, 2025, due to an undisclosed injury, leading to his placement on injured reserve. This designation ensured he would miss the entire 2025 season while receiving rehabilitation support from the team.

References

  1. https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/4248032/eric-scott-jr
  2. https://southernmiss.com/sports/football/roster/eric-scott-jr-/7130
  3. https://www.chiefs.com/team/players-roster/eric-scott-jr/
  4. https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Eric-ScottJr-DB-SouthernMississippi
  5. https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/82482/eric-scott-jr
  6. https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4248032/eric-scott-jr
  7. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/ScotEr00.htm
  8. https://blhs.usd458.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=693128&type=d&pREC_ID=1165726
  9. https://goredbirds.com/news/2017/2/1/redbird-football-adds-23-players-to-roster-for-2017
  10. https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/role-call-how-eric-scott-jr-works-into-cb-mix
  11. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/eric-scott-jr-1.html
  12. https://herosports.com/fbs-nfl-draft-eric-scott-jr-southern-miss-cpcp/
  13. https://www.nfl.com/players/eric-scott-jr/
  14. https://overthecap.com/player/eric-scott/11002
  15. https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/rookie-cb-eric-scott-jr-looking-to-bounce-back-in-seattle
  16. https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/cowboys/2023/08/29/cowboys-initial-53-man-roster-2023/79682248007/
  17. https://www.on3.com/pro/news/cowboys-coach-mike-mccarthy-praises-rookie-eric-scott-jr-as-he-earns-first-team-reps/
  18. https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/dallas-cowboys-cornerback-on-roster-bubble-shines-in-final-training-camp-practice
  19. https://atozsports.com/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs-news/chiefs-claim-former-cowboys-defensive-back-on-waivers/
  20. https://www.arrowheadpride.com/2025/2/11/24363795/chiefs-sign-11-players-to-reserve-future-contracts
  21. https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/eric-scott-jr-player
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