Da'Rel Scott facts for kids
Scott during his time at Maryland
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||
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| Born: | May 26, 1988 Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 211 lb (96 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Plymouth-Whitemarsh (Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania) | ||||||||||
| College: | Maryland | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2011 / Round: 7 / Pick: 221 | ||||||||||
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Da'Rel Scott (born May 26, 1988) is a former American football player. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). The New York Giants picked him in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. Before that, he played college football for the Maryland Terrapins. In the 2008 season, he was one of the top rushers in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Scott played high school football at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School. He was a running back and also played free safety. He later went to the University of Maryland, College Park. In college, he was known for his amazing speed. He could run the 40-yard dash in 4.31 seconds.
In 2008, Scott became Maryland's main running back. He was a leading rusher in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He was named to the All-ACC first-team. Scott also won the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl Most Valuable Player award. He set a new school record for rushing yards in a bowl game. He finished that season with 1,133 rushing yards. This made him one of only seven Terrapin players to rush for over a thousand yards in a single season.
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Early Life and High School Football
Da'Rel Scott was born on May 26, 1988, in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. He grew up with his mother, Gloria, and two older brothers, Lee Jr. and James. His brothers were also athletes. Lee Jr. played football, and James ran track. Da'Rel had a strong support system from his family and coaches.
He went to Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania. There, he was a star in football, track, and basketball. In football, he was a three-year starter. He played as a tailback and free safety. In his senior year, he rushed for an incredible 2,523 yards. He also scored 38 touchdowns. He won the Maxwell Award twice for being the best player in his conference. He was also named an all-state player.
Track and Field Success
Scott was also a very fast track athlete. In his junior year, he won the state championship in the 100 meters. His winning time was 10.56 seconds. He was a four-year letter winner in track and field.
College Football Career
Scott played college football for the Maryland Terrapins. He showed great speed and skill throughout his time there.
2006 Season: Learning the Ropes
Scott spent the 2006 season as a redshirt. This means he practiced with the team but did not play in games. It helped him get used to college football. The coaches even tried him at wide receiver because of his speed.
2007 Season: First Touchdown
In the 2007 season, Scott played in nine games. He was a backup running back and a kickoff returner on special teams. His speed was amazing, with a 40-yard dash time of 4.25 seconds. He had his first career reception and touchdown against Boston College. He caught a short pass and ran 57 yards for the score. He finished the season as the team's leader in all-purpose yards.
2008 Season: A Thousand-Yard Rusher
The 2008 season was a breakout year for Scott. He became the starting running back. He rushed for 1,133 yards and eight touchdowns. This made him one of the top rushers in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
- Big Games: In his first start against Delaware, he ran for 197 yards. He also had a 63-yard touchdown run against Middle Tennessee.
- Humanitarian Bowl MVP: In the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl, Scott was benched for part of the game. But when he got in, he ran for 174 yards and two touchdowns. He broke the school record for rushing yards in a bowl game. Maryland won, and Scott was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
- All-ACC Honors: He was named to the All-ACC first-team.
2009 Season: Overcoming Injury
Scott faced challenges in the 2009 season. He suffered a sprained knee and later a broken wrist. This caused him to miss five games. Despite the injuries, he still showed his talent. He rushed for 425 yards and four touchdowns in the games he played.
2010 Season: Military Bowl MVP
In the 2010 season, Scott continued to be a key player. He worked hard to regain his top speed. He shared playing time with Davin Meggett.
- Big Plays: He had a 56-yard touchdown run against Florida International. He also caught a 71-yard touchdown pass against Duke.
- Military Bowl MVP: In the 2010 Military Bowl against East Carolina, Scott had an amazing game. He rushed for a career-high 200 yards. This included two touchdowns, one for 61 yards and another for 91 yards. He was named the game's Most Valuable Player.
- Career Records: He finished his college career with 2,401 rushing yards. This ranks him seventh in school history. He also had 3,509 all-purpose yards.
College Statistics
| Maryland | Rushing | Receiving | Returning | Passing | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | KRs | Yds | Lg | TD | Att | Cmp | Yds | Avg | Lg | TD | Int | ||||
| 2007 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 135 | 9.6 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 57 | 57.0 | 57 | 1 | 26 | 566 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2008 | 12 | 11 | 209 | 1,133 | 5.4 | 63 | 8 | 21 | 171 | 8.1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 4.5 | 9 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2009 | 7 | 5 | 85 | 425 | 5.0 | 48 | 4 | 12 | 111 | 9.3 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2010 | 13 | 13 | 122 | 708 | 5.8 | 91 | 5 | 14 | 170 | 12.1 | 71 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 41 | 29 | 430 | 2,401 | 5.6 | 91 | 17 | 48 | 509 | 10.6 | 71 | 4 | 28 | 599 | 60 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 4.3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | ||||
Professional Football Career
Da'Rel Scott was drafted by the New York Giants in 2011. He was the 221st player chosen overall. Giants general manager Jerry Reese saw his speed and potential. Scott was the fastest running back at the NFL Combine, running the 40-yard dash in 4.34 seconds.
New York Giants (2011–2013)
Scott earned a spot on the Giants' active roster. He had a strong preseason, including a 97-yard touchdown run against the Chicago Bears. He also ran 65 yards for a touchdown on a fake punt against the New England Patriots.
He played in 11 games in his rookie season. He was part of the team that won Super Bowl XLVI in 2012. The Giants defeated the New England Patriots 21–17.
In October 2012, Scott was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury. He was later waived by the Giants in October 2013. He was briefly re-signed due to other injuries on the team, but then waived again after a hamstring injury.
Canadian Football League (2015–2016)
After his time in the NFL, Scott played in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
- He signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in April 2015. He was released by them in January 2016.
- He then signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in May 2016.
Personal Life and Motivation
Da'Rel Scott found motivation from his family. He often thought of his older brothers, Lee Jr. and James, as role models. He chose his jersey number 23 by combining their high school numbers (20 and 3). He said, "They were my father." This shows how much his family supported him and helped him succeed.
