Savon Scarver (born December 23, 1998) is an

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of the

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(CFL). He played college football at

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High school career

Scarver played high school football at Centennial High School in

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. Scarver was a three-star recruit coming out of high school and committed to play football at

College career

After recording 156 receiving yards, two receiving

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s, 742 return yards, and two return touchdowns, he was named a Consensus All-American as an all-purpose back. For his efforts, he was named the recipient of the 2018

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, given to the top return specialist in college football.

Professional career

Chicago Bears

Scarver signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2022, but was waived three days later.

Ottawa Redblacks

Scarver signed with the

as a member of their practice squad on September 22, 2022.

References

Living people All-American college football players Players of American football from Las Vegas Utah State Aggies football players Chicago Bears players Ottawa Redblacks players 1998 births {{Widereceiver-1990s-stub