Chuck Scott
Charles John Miller Scott is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Vanderbilt University.
Early life
Scott attended Lake Howell High School, where he participated in football and track. He accepted a football scholarship from Vanderbilt University. As a freshman, he played mostly on special teams.As a sophomore, he was named starter at flanker, posting 21 receptions for 273 yards and 3 touchdowns. In the 1982 Hall of Fame Classic, he caught five passes for 93 yards in a 28-36 loss against Air Force.
As a junior, he played on a team with a 2-9 record, which led the league in pass attempts because it usually played from behind. He was switched to tight end, setting an NCAA record for the position with 70 receptions and tied the record with 9 touchdowns, while also tallying 971 receiving yards. He was recognized by The Sporting News as a first-team All-American.
As a senior, he played between the flanker and tight end position, collecting 54 receptions for 975 yards, with a 18.1-yard average and 8 touchdowns.
Scott finished his college career with 145 receptions, 2,219 yards, a 15.3-yard average and 20 touchdowns.
In 2007, he was recognized as an SEC Football Legend.
Professional career
Los Angeles Rams
Scott was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 1985 NFL draft. On September 3, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a shoulder injury he suffered in the third preseason game.On September 1, 1986, he was waived only to be recalled from waivers on September 3. He played in just 8 games, making 5 receptions for 76 yards, before being placed on the injured reserve list on November 13. Scott was released on September 7, 1987.