Tyler Scott (American football)
| No. 86 – Los Angeles Rams | |||||||||||||
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||||||
| Roster status | Practice squad | ||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||
| Born | October 12, 2001 Akron, Ohio, U.S. | ||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||
| High school | Norton (Norton, Ohio) | ||||||||||||
| College | Cincinnati (2020–2022) | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2023: 4th round, 133rd overall pick | ||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||||
| Awards and highlights | |||||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2024 | |||||||||||||
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Tyler Scott (born October 12, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). Originally drafted by the Chicago Bears, he played college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats.
Early life
Scott was born on October 12, 2001, in Akron, Ohio.[1] He grew up in Norton, Ohio, and he attended Norton High School, where he played basketball and football and was a sprinter on the track team.[2] He played running back for Norton and rushed 243 times for 1,512 yards and scored 27 total touchdowns in his junior season.[3] Scott rushed for 1,337 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior.[4] He was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Cincinnati over numerous Power 5 offers.[5]
College career
Scott played in ten games during his freshman season and caught three passes for 20 yards and rushed one time for 20 yards.[6] He became a starter as a sophomore and finished the season with 30 receptions for 520 yards and five touchdowns.[7] Scott was named second team All-American Athletic Conference as a junior after catching 54 passes for 899 yards and nine touchdowns.[8] At the end of the season, he opted out of the 2022 Fenway Bowl in order to prepare for the 2023 NFL draft.[9]
Statistics
| Cincinnati Bearcats | ||||||||||||
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| Season | Games | Receiving | Rushing | |||||||||
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2020 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 14 | 8 | 30 | 520 | 17.3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 54 | 899 | 16.6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||
| Career | 35 | 21 | 87 | 1,439 | 16.5 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | ||
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 9+7⁄8 in (1.77 m) |
177 lb (80 kg) |
30+7⁄8 in (0.78 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.39 s | 1.62 s | 2.47 s | 4.25 s | 6.99 s | 39.5 in (1.00 m) |
11 ft 1 in (3.38 m) |
15 reps | |
| Sources:[10][11] | ||||||||||||
Chicago Bears
Scott was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round (133rd overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft, which they originally acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles for Robert Quinn.[12] As a rookie, he appeared in 17 games and started four. He finished with 17 receptions for 168 yards.[13] In 2024, Scott appeared in 11 games, but had only one reception for five yards during the season.
On August 26, 2025, Scott was waived by the Bears as part of final roster cuts.[14]
Indianapolis Colts
On August 28, 2025, Scott signed with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[15] He was released by Indianapolis on September 23.[16]
Seattle Seahawks
On October 15, 2025, Scott signed with the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad.[17] He was released on October 24.[18]
Los Angeles Rams
On October 28, 2025, Scott signed with the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.[19]
References
- ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2023 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 53. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 10, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ Beaven, Michael (June 24, 2020). "Spring sports spotlight: Tyler Scott, Norton track and field". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Beaven, Michael (August 28, 2019). "Great Scott! Norton is ready". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Page, Fletcher (December 18, 2019). "UC football 2020 signing day tracker". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Beaven, Michael (July 17, 2019). "Norton senior picks Cincinnati". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Williams, Justin (September 15, 2021). "Tyler Scott's speed and versatility offer a new dynamic for Cincinnati's offense". The Athletic. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Jenkins, Keith (September 24, 2022). "Tre Tucker, Tyler Scott: Cincinnati's receivers want to make history". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Heltman, Russ (December 14, 2022). "UC's Top Wide Receiver Tyler Scott Opts Out Of Fenway Bowl". SI.com. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ Jenkins, Keith (December 14, 2022). "Cincinnati football: Scott opts out of bowl game, declares for draft". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Scott Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Tyler Scott College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
- ^ Mayer, Larry (April 29, 2023). "Bears pick speedy WR Tyler Scott in fourth round". Chicago Bears. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
- ^ "Tyler Scott 2023 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ "Chicago Bears announce roster moves". chicagobears.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
- ^ "Colts sign WR Tyler Scott, S Ben Nikkel to practice squad; release WR Tyler Kahmann from practice squad". Colts.com. Retrieved August 29, 2025.
- ^ Foster, Amanda (September 23, 2025). "Colts sign veteran CB Mike Hilton to practice squad, release WR Tyler Scott from practice squad". Colts.com.
- ^ Boyle, John. "Seahawks Sign WR Tyler Scott To Practice Squad". seahawks.com. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
- ^ "Tyler Scott: Let go by Seattle". CBS Sports. Retrieved October 25, 2025.
- ^ Buckhalter, Josh. "Rams Add Playmaking Former Bears Draft Pick Before Trade Deadline". Heavy.com. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · Yahoo Sports
- Cincinnati Bearcats bio