SAF 9
Keionte Scott
Miami
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 193 lbs
Class: Senior
Report by:
Connor Rogers
Measurables
Physical
Height
5'11"
Weight
193 lbs
Arm Length
31 3/8 in
Hand Size
9 5/8 in
Traits
multi
Football IQ
Trait Prototype: Ed Reed
defense
Sure Tackler
Trait Prototype: Budda Baker
defense
Box Disruptor
Trait Prototype: Bob Sanders
Summary
Strengths
Attacks the run like a linebacker, little fear of lead blockers or climbing OL
Does not miss many tackles in the run game, charging in with balance and wrapping up at or behind the line of scrimmage
Click and close from off coverage is fast and furious
Experienced and impactful blitzer with a good first step and timing
Stuffed the stat sheet in 2025 with 13 TFLs, 5 sacks, 2 pick sixes, 2 fumbles recovered and 2 fumbles forced
Returned 43 punts across three seasons at Auburn for over 10+ yards per return and 1 TD
Weaknesses
A half step behind when asked to open up and run vertical with receivers
Can over-pursue and get lunge happy towards pass catchers in space
Will turn 25 before his rookie season
Final Report
There aren't many prospects in the country that saw their stock explode as a 6th year player the way Keionte Scott's did at Miami. He was their starting nickel corner, but also handled nearly 200 snaps as a box safety. There aren't many defensive backs in this draft that attack the run as fearlessly and fiery as him, jumping into the action even as a lightweight in the heavyweight arena. He constantly made plays behind the line of scrimmage, as illustrated by the 13 tackles for loss and 5 sacks on paper. These were not a product of luck. With everything in front of him in coverage, Scott has a quick click and close to disrupt the catch point or limit potential big gains. He does not show the necessary acceleration when asked to open up and run vertical with faster players. There will be questions about him fully breaking out in his age 24 season, but he has everything you'd want on film as a big nickel defender to disrupt the run and matchup with tight ends.