Tyler Scott, (born September 21, 1985 in

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) is a wide receiver in the

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who last played for the Edmonton Eskimos. He attended the

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as a

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and intends to pursue teaching. He was drafted in the

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by the

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Professional career

Scott's first game in the

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was the pre-season game against the

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on June 12, 2008, where he had two

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s for 20 yards for the Argonauts. Assistant General Manager

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was impressed with his dedication, size, and movement. "He studied the playbook and he has not made a lot of mental mistakes," Mohns said following the first game. "He has a chance to make the final roster." On May 27, 2010, Scott was released by the Toronto Argonauts. Scott was recently picked up by the Edmonton Eskimos on July 27, 2010, signing a two-year deal. On June 8, 2012, during training camp, Scott collided with defensive back

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and was hospitalized. Scott has been placed on the 9-game injured list.

References

External links

Edmonton Eskimos profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Scott, Tyler 1985 births Living people Canadian football wide receivers Edmonton Elks players Players of Canadian football from Ontario Saginaw Valley State Cardinals football players Sportspeople from Windsor, Ontario Toronto Argonauts players Western Mustangs football players