Charles Scott (American football)
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Charles Edward Scott, Jr. (born August 8, 1988) is an American football
running back
and fullback
who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles
in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at LSU
.
to Charles and Phyllis Scott. He grew up on Air Force bases, and he earned the nickname "Junior" by his father.
Scott attended to Jonesboro-Hodge High School
where he was an All-district performer in baseball
, basketball and football
. Scott was the Consensus top running back prospect in the state of Louisiana
and one of the most highly recruited in the nation, he was named by Scout.com
the tenth-best at the running back position and eighth by Rivals.com
. He was named State of Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.
On November 13, 2011 Deputies at the Ascension Parish Jail confirmed 22-year-old former LSU football player, Charles Scott, was arrested this afternoon in the rape of an 18-year-old.
Authorities said he was charged with simple rape and bond has not been set.
in 2006. He made his first collegiate start against Mississippi State
and scored two touchdowns. Scott recorded his first career 100-yard rushing game against the Tulane Green Wave
, gaining 101 yards and scoring two touchdowns on 15 carries. With his performance against Tulane, he became the quickest true freshman to 100 yards since Kevin Faulk
did so in the second game of his career in the 1995 season.
In the 2007 season
, at the season opener against Mississippi State
, Scott had his first career receiving touchdown from quarterback Matt Flynn
. He had a minor role on the Tigers' route to the National Championship, finishing the season with 324 yards on 45 carries for five touchdowns, 7.2 yards per carry and 115 receiving yards on 12 catches and two touchdowns.
In the 2008
season-opener against Appalachian State
, Scott ran for a 56-yard run, the first touchdown of the season for the Tigers. He also rushed for a career-best 160 yards and two touchdowns in the game. His 160 rushing yards were the most by an LSU player since Alley Broussard broke the school record with 250 yards against Ole Miss Rebels
in 2004. At the week 3 match-up against the Auburn Tigers
, his 21-carry, 132-yard performance marked the first 100-yard rusher for LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium
in the school's history. Scott became the first LSU running back to rush for three consecutive 100-yard games since Joseph Addai
in 2005. After his performance against Auburn, he was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week and "National Player of the Week" by Rivals.com. Against Mississippi State, Scott became the first LSU player to record four straight 100-yard rushing games since Justin Vincent
did so in the final four games of the 2003 season and the school's first player to open a season with four straight 100-yard rushing games since former All-American Charles Alexander
. At the end of the season, he finished the regular season with 202 carries for a career-high 1,109 yards and 15 touchdowns to lead the Tigers in rushing, and his 5.5 yards per carry average ranks third in school history for a single season, moving into a tie for third place for LSU single-season rushing touchdowns with 15.
Scott earned first-team All-SEC Coaches honors and second-team All-SEC honors by the Associated Press
.
in the sixth round (200th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft
. He was signed to a four-year, $1.88 million contract on June 2, 2010.
in exchange for 2010 sixth-round draft pick Jorrick Calvin
on August 30, 2010. He was waived on September 3, but re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 4.
from the Cardinals' practice squad on September 6, 2010. He was placed on the Giants' practice squad.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
and fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at LSU
LSU Tigers football
The LSU Tigers football team, also known as the Fighting Tigers or Bayou Bengals, represents Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States in NCAA Division I FBS college football. Current head coach Les Miles has led the team since 2005. Since 1999 when Nick Saban took over as...
.
Early years
Scott was born in Tampa, FloridaTampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
to Charles and Phyllis Scott. He grew up on Air Force bases, and he earned the nickname "Junior" by his father.
Scott attended to Jonesboro-Hodge High School
Jonesboro-Hodge High School
Jonesboro-Hodge High School is a high school located in North Central Louisiana. It is located in Jonesboro in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. The school mascot is the Tiger, named after LSU. The colors are scarlet and royal blue...
where he was an All-district performer in baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
, basketball and football
High school football
High school football, in North America, refers to the game of football as it is played in the United States and Canada. It ranks among the most popular interscholastic sports in both of these nations....
. Scott was the Consensus top running back prospect in the state of Louisiana
Louisiana
Louisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
and one of the most highly recruited in the nation, he was named by Scout.com
Scout.com
Scout.com is an integrated sports publishing company that produces both an Internet and print product. Scout has more than 2.1 million visitors...
the tenth-best at the running back position and eighth by Rivals.com
Rivals.com
Rivals.com is a network of websites that focus mainly on college football and basketball recruiting. The network was started in 1996 and currently employs more than 300 personnel.-Schools:The individual collegiate sites can be found...
. He was named State of Louisiana Gatorade Player of the Year.
On November 13, 2011 Deputies at the Ascension Parish Jail confirmed 22-year-old former LSU football player, Charles Scott, was arrested this afternoon in the rape of an 18-year-old.
Authorities said he was charged with simple rape and bond has not been set.
College career
Scott committed to Louisiana State UniversityLouisiana State University
Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name...
in 2006. He made his first collegiate start against Mississippi State
Mississippi State Bulldogs football
The Mississippi State Bulldogs football program represents Mississippi State University in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, competing as a member of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference. Mississippi State has produced 38 All-Americans, 171 All-SEC selections, and 124...
and scored two touchdowns. Scott recorded his first career 100-yard rushing game against the Tulane Green Wave
Tulane Green Wave
Green Wave, the nickname of the sports teams of Tulane University, was adopted during the 1920 season, after a song titled The Rolling Green Wave was published in Tulane's student newspaper in 1920. From 1893 to 1919, the athletic teams of Tulane were known as the Olive and Blue for the official...
, gaining 101 yards and scoring two touchdowns on 15 carries. With his performance against Tulane, he became the quickest true freshman to 100 yards since Kevin Faulk
Kevin Faulk
Kevin Troy Faulk is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.As of 2010, Faulk is the longest-tenured current member of the Patriots,...
did so in the second game of his career in the 1995 season.
In the 2007 season
2007 LSU Tigers football team
The 2007 LSU Tigers football team represented Louisiana State University during the college football season of 2007–2008, winning the Southeastern Conference championship and the national championship. The team's Head Coach was Les Miles who entered his third year at the helm of LSU Football...
, at the season opener against Mississippi State
Mississippi State Bulldogs football
The Mississippi State Bulldogs football program represents Mississippi State University in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, competing as a member of the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference. Mississippi State has produced 38 All-Americans, 171 All-SEC selections, and 124...
, Scott had his first career receiving touchdown from quarterback Matt Flynn
Matt Flynn
Matthew Clayton Flynn is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the 7th round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.-Early years:...
. He had a minor role on the Tigers' route to the National Championship, finishing the season with 324 yards on 45 carries for five touchdowns, 7.2 yards per carry and 115 receiving yards on 12 catches and two touchdowns.
In the 2008
2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season
The 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season, or the college football season, began on August 28, 2008, progressing through the regular season and bowl season, and concluded with the Bowl Championship Series National Championship Game in Miami Gardens, Florida on January 8, 2009, where the #2...
season-opener against Appalachian State
Appalachian State Mountaineers football
The Appalachian State Mountaineers football team is the college football team at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. The Mountaineers have competed in the Southern Conference since 1972, and are currently a Division I Football Championship Subdivision member of the National...
, Scott ran for a 56-yard run, the first touchdown of the season for the Tigers. He also rushed for a career-best 160 yards and two touchdowns in the game. His 160 rushing yards were the most by an LSU player since Alley Broussard broke the school record with 250 yards against Ole Miss Rebels
Ole Miss Rebels football
The football history of the University of Mississippi , includes the formation of the first football team in the state and is 26th on the list of college football's all-time winning programs...
in 2004. At the week 3 match-up against the Auburn Tigers
Auburn Tigers
Auburn Tigers is the name given to Auburn University athletic teams. The University is a member of the Southeastern Conference and competes in NCAA Division I, fielding 19 varsity teams in 13 sports:* Men's sports** Baseball** Basketball...
, his 21-carry, 132-yard performance marked the first 100-yard rusher for LSU at Jordan-Hare Stadium
Jordan-Hare Stadium
Jordan–Hare Stadium is the playing venue for Auburn University's football team located on campus in Auburn, Alabama, USA. The stadium is named for Ralph "Shug" Jordan, the University's winningest football coach, and Cliff Hare, a member of Auburn's first football team as well as Dean of the Auburn...
in the school's history. Scott became the first LSU running back to rush for three consecutive 100-yard games since Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.-Early years:Addai's family hails from Ghana in West Africa...
in 2005. After his performance against Auburn, he was named SEC Offensive Player of the Week and "National Player of the Week" by Rivals.com. Against Mississippi State, Scott became the first LSU player to record four straight 100-yard rushing games since Justin Vincent
Justin Vincent
Justin Vincent is a former American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
did so in the final four games of the 2003 season and the school's first player to open a season with four straight 100-yard rushing games since former All-American Charles Alexander
Charles Alexander (American football)
Charles Alexander is a former professional American football player who played running back for seven seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals.-Louisiana State University:...
. At the end of the season, he finished the regular season with 202 carries for a career-high 1,109 yards and 15 touchdowns to lead the Tigers in rushing, and his 5.5 yards per carry average ranks third in school history for a single season, moving into a tie for third place for LSU single-season rushing touchdowns with 15.
Scott earned first-team All-SEC Coaches honors and second-team All-SEC honors by the Associated Press
Associated Press
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.
Philadelphia Eagles
Scott was selected by the Philadelphia EaglesPhiladelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the sixth round (200th overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
. He was signed to a four-year, $1.88 million contract on June 2, 2010.
Arizona Cardinals
Scott was traded to the Arizona CardinalsArizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in exchange for 2010 sixth-round draft pick Jorrick Calvin
Jorrick Calvin
Jorrick Raydell Calvin is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft...
on August 30, 2010. He was waived on September 3, but re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 4.
New York Giants
Scott was signed by the New York GiantsNew York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
from the Cardinals' practice squad on September 6, 2010. He was placed on the Giants' practice squad.