NFL Draft Profile: Eric Scott Jr., Cornerback, Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles

NFL Draft profile scouting report for Southern Mississippi CB Eric Scott Jr.

Eric Scott Jr. Southern
Mississippi Golden Eagles

#12
Pos: CB
Ht: 6010
Wt: 202
40: 4.64
DOB: 8/7/1999
Hometown: Basehor, KS
High School: Basehor-Linwood
Eligibility: 2023

Background:

Eric Scott Jr. is a returning starter for Southern Mississippi. In 2021, Scott Jr. played in all 12 games with 11 starts. He recorded 20 tackles, notching at least one stop in every game, 2 interceptions, two fumble recoveries, and four pass breakups. In 2020, he appeared in nine games and made five starts. He Compiled 31 tackles (18 solos), 1 interception, and five pass breakups. Before Southern Mississippi, He played at Butler College playing in 11 games, recording 11 total tackles (seven solo and four assisted) and two interceptions. He was rated a three-star junior college prospect by 247Sports.