Chad Scott facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | September 6, 1974 Capitol Heights, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Suitland (Suitland, Maryland) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Maryland | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24 | ||||||||||||
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Chad Oliver Scott (born September 6, 1974) is a former American football player. He was a talented cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Chad was picked early in the 1997 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played for the New England Patriots. Before joining the pros, he played college football for the Maryland Terrapins.
Growing Up and School
Chad Scott was born in Capitol Heights, Maryland. He went to Suitland High School in Forestville, Maryland. After high school, he studied at Towson University and the University of Maryland. He studied kinesiological sciences, which is about how the body moves.
Playing in the NFL
Chad Scott was a top player in the 1997 NFL draft. The Pittsburgh Steelers chose him as the 24th player overall in the first round. During his career, he made 21 interceptions. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. Four of his interceptions were returned for touchdowns! This means he ran all the way to the end zone after catching the ball.
The Steelers released Chad on February 25, 2005. Later, on April 26, 2005, the New England Patriots signed him. This means he joined their team as a free agent.
Chad faced some challenges with injuries during his career. He had a knee injury in 2007. Because of injuries, he did not play in the 1998 or 2007 seasons. Overall, he played in 108 games over nine seasons in the National Football League.
