Daniel Scott (born October 26, 1998) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early life and high school

Scott grew up in

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and attended

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in La Cañada Flintridge, California. He was named the '' Pasadena Star-News'' Area Player of the Year as a senior after recording 70 tackles, four tackles for loss and five interceptions on defense and 41 receptions, 688 receiving yards receiving and 10 touchdown receptions as a wide receiver. Scott committed to play college football at California over an offer from Fresno State.

College career

Scott

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his true freshman season with the California Golden Bears. He played primarily as a reserve and on special teams during his redshirt freshman and sophomore seasons. As a redshirt senior he led the team with 82 tackles and intercepted three passes. Scott used the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and returned to Cal for a sixth season. In his final season he recorded 85 tackles with three interceptions, seven passes defended, and three forced fumbles.

Professional career

Scott was selected in the fifth round, 158th overall, of the

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by the

References

External links

California Golden Bears bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Scott, Daniel Living people Players of American football from Pasadena, California American football safeties California Golden Bears football players Indianapolis Colts players 1998 births