Eric Scott
Position: DB
Jersey #: 5
Date of Birth: August 7, 1998
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 202 lbs
College: Southern Mississippi
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2023 by DAL
First Team: DAL (2023)
Last Team: DET (2026)
Career Summary
Southern Miss cornerback
Eric Scott played cornerback at Southern Miss after transferring from Butler Community College.
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College Career
Three seasons at Southern Miss
Scott appeared in 34 games over three seasons and recorded 78 tackles, five interceptions and 12 pass breakups. Both of his interceptions in 2022 were returned for touchdowns, against Liberty and Tulane.
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Path to the NFL
Drafted by Dallas
The Dallas Cowboys selected Scott in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 178th overall pick.
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29618, 00-0038604, 1998-08-07, Eric Scott, Eric, Scott
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
#478Defensive Backs
MFT Score: 0.0
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