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Keionte Scott
CB · TB

Keionte Scott

Position CB
Team TB
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Keionte Scott

NFL player. Position: CB (Cornerback). Team: TB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers).

Quick Facts

  • Position: CB
  • Team: TB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
  • Draft: 2026 NFL Draft, 4th round

2026 Outlook

Keionte Scott was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 4th round (116th overall) and projects as a future inside-outside versatile defender. The Miami product is a fast (4.33-second 40-yard dash) and physical defender with relentless motor who "provides an energy that can't be coached" per Bleacher Report's B/R Scouting Department. Scott had an outstanding college season with 110 tackles, 2 interceptions, 13 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks in 2025. While unlikely to challenge starters Benjamin Morrison, Zyon McCollum, and Jacob Parrish for a starting role, his versatility and play style should make him a prominent subpackage player in his rookie year. Scott is identified as one of 2026's 8 most overlooked rookies likely to generate major training camp buzz (per 8 Overlooked NFL Rookies Most Likely to Generate Major Training Camp Buzz).

Early-season performance has validated draft-day investment. Through Week 3, Scott maintains elite coverage metrics: 83.5 PFF run defense grade and 73.3 coverage score. Has recorded 11 tackles and 1 sack, allowing just 7.0 yards per reception in coverage—versatile playmaking mirroring his Miami Hurricanes performance. (per 10 NFL Rookies Already Making Their Draft-Day Value Impossible to Ignore - Sports Illustrated)

Role / Depth Chart

4th-round pick projected as nickel/subpackage cornerback for Tampa Bay behind starters Morrison, McCollum, and Parrish. Expected to earn significant snaps on passing downs.

Injury Status

(No known injuries)

Week 5 primetime performance (Oct 13): Scott played his best game to date in Tampa Bay's primetime victory over Dallas. Head coach Todd Bowles continued to deploy him in creative positions, and Scott recorded a season-high in tackles, added a tackle for loss, and broke up a pass. The versatile defensive back's relentless motor and energy are translating consistently into production, validating the fourth-round selection and the coaching staff's confidence in his subpackage utilization. Scott continues to earn more snaps as Bowles finds ways to get him on the field in meaningful roles (per 9 NFL Rookies Who Stole the Spotlight in Week 5 - Sports Illustrated).

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Open Questions

  • Can Scott's college production (110 tackles, 13 TFLs, 5 sacks) translate to significant defensive impact in Year 1 as a nickel player?

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