Niles Scott

Niles Scott (born September 30, 1995) is an American football defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Frostburg State.

Niles Scott
No. 66 – Buffalo Bills
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-30) September 30, 1995
Elkton, Maryland
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:280 lb (127 kg)
Career information
High school:Elkton (Elkton, Maryland)
College:Frostburg State
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Injured reserve
Career highlights and awards
  • First team All-NJAC (2017)
  • Second team All-NJAC (2016)
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Total tackles:4
Sacks:0.0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

College career

Scott played four seasons for Division III Frostburg State, where he recorded 150 tackles, 43 of them for loss, and 25 sacks.[1] During his senior season, Scott recorded 16.5 tackles for a loss, 10 sacks and 51 total tackles and was named First Team AP Little All-America, the D3football.com All-America Second Team and the D3football.com All-East Region Defensive Player of the Year.[2] Additionally, Scott was one of only three Division III players to be named to the 2018 SPIRAL Tropical Bowl.[3]

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Scott signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018.[1] He was released on September 1, 2018 after failing to make the final 53-man roster at the end of training camp.[4] He was signed to the 49ers' practice squad but was released by the team on September 6, 2018.[5]

Denver Broncos

Scott was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad on September 11, 2018.[6] He was released by the team but subsequently re-signed to the practice squad on October 9, 2018.[7]

Cincinnati Bengals

Scott was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals active roster off the Broncos practice squad on November 22, 2018.[8] Scott made his NFL debut on November 25, 2018 against the Cleveland Browns, making two tackles in the Bengals 35-20 loss.[9] In his rookie season Scott played in six games, making four tackles.[10]

On August 8, 2019, Scott was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury.[11]

Buffalo Bills

On August 2, 2020, Scott was signed by the Buffalo Bills.[12] He was waived/injured on August 16, 2020.[13]

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References
  1. Barrows, Matt (April 29, 2018). "Prolific running back, tall cornerback, local product highlight 49ers' undrafted haul". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  2. Schatz, Jordan (May 1, 2018). "STRUCK GOLD: Former Elkton standout Niles Scott earns rookie free agent deal with 49ers". Cecil Whig. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  3. "FSU DT Niles Scott to play in Tropical Bowl". Cumberland Times-News. January 9, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  4. Wagoner, Nick (September 1, 2018). "San Francisco 49ers cut Joe Williams, two FA additions but keep 2018 draft class". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  5. "49ers Sign DL Daeshon Hall to Practice Squad; Release DL Niles Scott". 49ers.com. September 6, 2018. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  6. Bedinger, Sayre (September 11, 2018). "Denver Broncos roster moves: Shamarko Thomas back on board". PredominantlyOrange.com. FanSided. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  7. DiLalla, Aric (October 9, 2018). "Broncos re-sign Niles Scott to practice squad after Dave Williams signed by Jaguars". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved November 24, 2018.
  8. Alper, Josh (November 22, 2018). "Bengals place Josh Tupou on IR, sign Niles Scott off Broncos practice squad". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. Retrieved November 23, 2018.
  9. Schatz, Jordan (November 27, 2018). "Elkton's Niles Scott makes NFL debut". Cecil Whig. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  10. Sheeran, John (February 25, 2019). "Bengals 2018 Rookie Review". CincyJungle.com. SB Nation. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  11. "Scott Placed On Reserve/Injured List". Bengals.com. August 8, 2019.
  12. "Bills sign CB Akeem King and DT Niles Scott". BuffaloBills.com. August 2, 2020.
  13. "Bills sign DTs Justin Zimmer and Tanzel Smart". BuffaloBills.com. August 16, 2020.
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