Miles Scott (born March 28, 2002) is an American professional football safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini and was selected by the Broncos in the seventh round of the 2026 NFL draft.
| No. 39 – Denver Broncos | |
|---|---|
| Position | Safety |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 28, 2002 Dolton, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | St. Thomas More (Oakdale, Connecticut) |
| College | Illinois (2021–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: 7th round, 246th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
editScott was born on March 28, 2002, and is from Chicago, Illinois. He played football for the first time at age five. He attended St. Laurence High School before transferring to St. Thomas More School in Connecticut as a senior, playing football as a wide receiver.[1][2] Scott walked-on to play college football for the Illinois Fighting Illini as a wide receiver over offers from several FCS-level teams.[3]
College career
editScott redshirted as a true freshman at Illinois in 2021, appearing in four games. He then appeared in 13 games during the 2022 season and caught four passes for 29 yards. Scott changed his position to defensive back prior to the 2023 season and won a starting role at safety, returning an interception 48 yards for a touchdown in his first game at the position.[1] Scott totaled 63 tackles and two interceptions while starting all 12 games during the 2023 season.[4] He served as team captain in his final two years, posting 55 tackles, six passes defended and two interceptions in 2024, and 64 tackles, seven passes defended and three interceptions in 2025. At the conclusion of his collegiate career, he received an invite to the 2026 East–West Shrine Bowl.[1] While attending Illinois, Scott appeared in a total of 55 games with 37 starts as a defensive back.[5]
Professional career
edit| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0+1⁄4 in (1.84 m) | 203 lb (92 kg) | 31 in (0.79 m) | 10+3⁄8 in (0.26 m) | 6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (1.94 m) | 4.62 s | 1.63 s | 2.62 s | 4.12 s | 7.09 s | 37.5 in (0.95 m) | 10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) | 18 reps |
| All values from Pro Day[6] | ||||||||||||
Scott was selected by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round (246th overall) of the 2026 NFL draft.[7] On May 7, 2026, Scott signed his four-year rookie contract.[8]
References
edit- 1 2 3 Brugler, Dane (April 8, 2026). "The Beast: 2026 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 613–614.
- ↑ Janes, Jackson (August 26, 2024). "Captain Chronicles | 'I Found My Love for the Game Again': Miles Scott Embraces Position Change, Earns Role as Captain". Illinois Fighting Illini.
- ↑ Wagner, Joey (December 29, 2025). "From walk-on WR to team captain safety, Miles Scott puts bow on Illini career: 'He always just gets it done'". 247Sports.
- ↑ Richardson, Shandel (July 31, 2024). "Illinois' Miles Scott Feels Fully Adjusted To Playing In Secondary". Sports Illustrated.
- ↑ Weir, Susanna (April 25, 2026). "Broncos select S Miles Scott with 246th-overall pick in 2026 NFL Draft". Denver Broncos.
- ↑ "Miles Scott College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 29, 2026.
- ↑ Wagner, Joey (April 25, 2026). "Inside Illini safety Miles Scott being drafted by the Denver Broncos: 'It was a surreal moment'". 247Sports. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
- ↑ Weir, Susanna (2026-05-07). "Broncos S Miles Scott signs rookie contract". Denver Broncos. Retrieved 2026-05-08.