Deric Scott

Height:
6-3
Weight:
285
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Atlanta, Ga.
High School:
Carver HS

After seeing limited action on defensive front as a true freshman in 2010, Scott saw additional playing time last fall ... will contend for increased playing time in 2012 ... listed at co-No. 2 DT coming out of spring practice. 2011: Saw action in all 12 games and started first two contests of the season (vs. Florida and Tulane) ... finished year with 17 total tackles. 2010: Appeared in five games (SMU, Troy, Mississippi State, Marshall and Memphis) ... registered a pair of tackles during season. High School: Attended Carver High School in Atlanta ... another defensive line prospect from Atlanta City Schools, Scott was a standout player for coach Darren Myles ... named a first-team defensive tackle for Atlanta Public Schools All-City Team ... also participated in track and field. Personal: Born Sept. 3, 1991 at Atlanta, Ga. ... son of Tammy and Deric Scott ... major is liberal arts.