Scott Conover
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Kelsey Scott Conover is a former professional football player.
A native of Freehold Borough, New Jersey
, Scott graduated from Freehold Borough HS and went on to attend and play football for Purdue University
in Indiana
. While at Purdue Scott was a defensive lineman for his first three seasons before being moved to offensive tackle. After only one season on the offensive line he was drafted into the NFL in the fifth round. He played six seasons in the NFL as offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
.
Upon retirement, Scott wrote Can I Play Too?, a children's tale which was inspired by his own personal experiences. As a highly decorated athlete and humanitarian, Scott has been numerously awarded with distinctions for his efforts to the advancement of young people’s lives and futures.
Most recently, Scott is an accomplished personal chef, having graduated from the Art Institute of New York City (formerly known as the New York Restaurant School) in 2007.
Scott is also a national spokesperson for Nutrisystem as part of their "Get Back in the Game" campaign led by Dan Marino
. The opportunity, which has positively impacted his own dietary regimen, has inspired Scott to place an emphasis on developing healthier meal options for his clients.
Scott is also a member of the National Football League Retired Players Association.
A native of Freehold Borough, New Jersey
Freehold Borough, New Jersey
Freehold is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 12,052. It is the county seat of Monmouth County....
, Scott graduated from Freehold Borough HS and went on to attend and play football for Purdue University
Purdue University
Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S., is the flagship university of the six-campus Purdue University system. Purdue was founded on May 6, 1869, as a land-grant university when the Indiana General Assembly, taking advantage of the Morrill Act, accepted a donation of land and...
in Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. While at Purdue Scott was a defensive lineman for his first three seasons before being moved to offensive tackle. After only one season on the offensive line he was drafted into the NFL in the fifth round. He played six seasons in the NFL as offensive tackle for the Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League , and play their home games at Ford Field in Downtown Detroit.Originally based in Portsmouth, Ohio and...
.
Upon retirement, Scott wrote Can I Play Too?, a children's tale which was inspired by his own personal experiences. As a highly decorated athlete and humanitarian, Scott has been numerously awarded with distinctions for his efforts to the advancement of young people’s lives and futures.
Most recently, Scott is an accomplished personal chef, having graduated from the Art Institute of New York City (formerly known as the New York Restaurant School) in 2007.
Scott is also a national spokesperson for Nutrisystem as part of their "Get Back in the Game" campaign led by Dan Marino
Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine "Dan" Marino, Jr. is a retired American football quarterback who played for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League...
. The opportunity, which has positively impacted his own dietary regimen, has inspired Scott to place an emphasis on developing healthier meal options for his clients.
Scott is also a member of the National Football League Retired Players Association.