The Indianapolis Colts drafted safety Daniel Scott in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Two years into his career, Scott is yet to take a meaningful snap as injuries have kept him off the field completely.
But now he’s back healthy, and the Colts are excited to see what he can do. Special teams coordinator Brian Mason spoke Tuesday about how Scott will be used on special teams. He always saw the potential.
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“When he was coming in, we thought he was going to be a really good (special) teamer,” Mason said, adding he was excellent in college as a special teamer. “He’s smart, he has the skillsets to be a really good teamer.”
Scott played five seasons at Cal, registering 137 tackles (8 tackles for loss), 7 interceptions, 7 passes defended and 3 forced fumbles. He has a nose for the football, making him an intriguing player to fit in Mason’s scheme.
Mason likened the Colts’ intended role for Scott to the role previously played by Trevor Denbow, someone who can be a difference maker in multiple aspects of special teams play.
“He has the ability to be a good four-phase starter…we’re really excited to see what he can do.”
Scott is now 26 years old and is yet to figure out the NFL game. If he can stay healthy and become the player Mason thinks he can be, then the Colts might be able to break even on their investment.