Keionte Scott
Experience
POSITION STATS LAST SEASON
Position-Specific Grades
COMBINE RESULTS
The Takeaway
The Player
Scott is an outstanding competitor with the toughness, burst, and speed to overcome concerns about his position fit. He didn’t run at the combine but reportedly had a 40-yard dash in the low 4.30s at Miami’s pro day. You notice his speed on tape: He has strong closing burst, he runs with slot receivers, and he recovers well when he gets caught out of position. He breaks on the ball, jumps in front of receivers, and extends an arm to break up passes. He quickly triggers and shoots past blockers on quick-hitters, like he did on his pick-six versus Ohio State in the College Football Playoff. He intercepted three passes over four seasons at Auburn and Miami, so he’s not a proven playmaker, but he is dangerous when he gets the ball in his hands. He returned both of his interceptions in 2025 for touchdowns, and he returned a punt for a touchdown in 2023.
He takes chances, sometimes locking in on the quarterback and drifting out of position in zone looks. His frame hinders his ability to match up with tight ends and bigger slot receivers. But his closing speed makes him a threat when he blitzes, and he’s a big hitter with explosive power. He bends well. He slips running backs when he rushes between the tackles. He’s a disruptive run stopper who rips under blocks, splits blocks, and shoots gaps. He closes quickly when he fires off the edge and in pursuit. He’s strong for his size, and he flashes good pop taking on tight ends, but he’s not big or strong enough to hold up when blockers get into his frame.
He had five sacks and 14 TFL in 2025, but he also missed 15 tackles. He takes poor angles in pursuit and is an inconsistent finisher who falls off tackles. He’s a nickel who primarily lines up over the slot but has also lined up in the box and at wide corner, according to PFF.
A sixth-year senior, Scott played for Snow College for two seasons and Auburn for three seasons before transferring to Miami in 2025. He started 35 games at the FBS level.
The Draft
Scott is one of the top nickel prospects and a potential top-50 prospect in this draft.
The Projection
Scott has a similar frame and playing style to Jalen Pitre. When Pitre entered the league, there were concerns about his ability to play close to the line of scrimmage. He’s developed into one of the best nickel backs in the league and started 57 games in his first four seasons.