Josef Ian Scott (born November 8, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a nose tackle for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) during the 2000s. Scott played college football for the Florida Gators, and thereafter, he played in the NFL for the Chicago Bears and San Diego Chargers.
Early life
Scott was born in Greenville, South Carolina, in 1981. He attended Gainesville High School in Gainesville, Florida,databaseFootball.com, Players, . Retrieved May 7, 2011. where he played high school football for the Gainesville Purple Hurricanes and he was a member of the Purple Hurricanes' 1999 Florida state championship basketball team.GatorZone.com, Football History, 2002 Roster, Ian Scott . Retrieved May 7, 2011. Scott was a member of the National Honor Society and the valedictorian of his graduating class in 2000.
College career
Scott accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he majored in industrial engineering and played for coach Steve Spurrier and coach Ron Zook's Gators football teams from 2000 to 2002. 2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide , University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 97, 136, 185 (2011). Retrieved August 31, 2011. After starting for the Gators in 2001 and 2002, he was a second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection both seasons. After his junior year, Scott decided to forgo his final season of NCAA eligibility and entered the NFL draft.Robbie Andreu, " Great Scott: Gators hit with a surprise," Ocala Star-Banner, p. 3C (January 4, 2003). Retrieved May 7, 2011.
Professional career
Chicago Bears Scott was selected 116th overall by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played for the Bears for four seasons from to .National Football League, Historical Players, Ian Scott. Retrieved May 7, 2011.
Philadelphia Eagles After being released by the Bears following the 2006 season, Scott was signed to a one-year contract by the Philadelphia Eagles on May 3, 2007, but was placed on injured reserve before the start of the season and did not appear in a regular season game during .
Carolina Panthers On April 29, 2008, Scott was signed by the Carolina Panthers. He was released on August 20.
San Diego Chargers On September 23, 2008, Scott was signed by the San Diego Chargers after the team released cornerback DeJuan Tribble. On October 14, 2009, he was re-signed by the Chargers after the team released safety Clinton Hart. Scott played in sixteen games for the Chargers in and , and started in seven of them in 2009. He was released on June 21, 2010.Kevin Acee, " Release no shock to Chargers' Ellison," The San Diego Union-Tribune (June 21, 2010). Retrieved May 7, 2011.
In his six-season NFL career, Scott played in sixty-five games and started forty of them. He totaled 112 tackles, two fumble recoveries and an interception.
Coaching career On December 5, 2022, the Carolina Panthers hired Scott to serve as their assistant defensive line coach. Steve Wilks made the hire after the incumbent, Terrance Knighton, departed the staff to join Matt Rhule's coaching staff at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
See also
List of Chicago Bears players List of Florida Gators in the NFL draft List of Philadelphia Eagles players
References
External links Ian Scott – Florida Gators player profile – San Diego Chargers player profile