Gee Scott Jr.
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| No. 80 – New England Patriots | |
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| Position: | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 238 lb (108 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Eastside Catholic School (Sammamish, Washington) |
| College: | Ohio State (2020–2024) |
| Undrafted: | 2025 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Gee Scott Jr. is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Early life
[edit]Scott attended Eastside Catholic School in Sammamish, Washington. He was rated as a four-star recruit and the 70th-best player in the class of 2020, receiving offers from schools such as Florida, Florida State, Washington, and Wisconsin.[1][2] Scott committed to play college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.[3]
College career
[edit]As a freshman in 2020, Scott appeared in three games while recording no statistics.[4] In 2021, he hauled in five receptions for 42 yards.[5] In week six of the 2022 season, Scott recorded his first collegiate touchdown in a win over Michigan State.[6] He finished the 2022 season with five receptions for 28 yards.[7] During the 2023 season, Scott notched ten receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown.[8]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2+5⁄8 in (1.90 m) |
238 lb (108 kg) |
32+3⁄8 in (0.82 m) |
10+1⁄8 in (0.26 m) |
4.60 s | 1.64 s | 2.66 s | 4.40 s | 7.28 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) |
9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) |
25 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[9][10] | ||||||||||||
On May 9, 2025, Scott signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Scott is the son of the late, Tara Scott, and Gee Scott Sr.[12] He is a Christian.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Means, Stephen (December 25, 2018). "Ohio State football adds Gee Scott Jr. to 2020 recruiting class". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Wasserman, Ari (July 17, 2019). "Why did Washington wait so long to offer Gee Scott Jr.? An inside look at the talented WR's path from Seattle to Ohio State". The Athletic. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Joyce, Nathan (December 25, 2018). "Quite a Christmas present: Eastside Catholic's Gee Scott Jr. gets a football scholarship to Ohio State". The Seattle Times. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Baird, Nathan (August 14, 2021). "Could Gee Scott Jr. eventually redefine Ohio State football's tight end position?". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Means, Stephen (August 18, 2022). "How is Gee Scott Jr.'s transition from Ohio State wide receiver to tight end going?". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Baird, Nathan (February 27, 2023). "Ohio State football's Gee Scott Jr. on a Michigan mistake and the potential still within reach". Cleveland.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "Gee Scott Jr. 2022 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Gay, Colin (July 30, 2024). "Ohio State football: 3 things to know about Gee Scott Jr". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "Workout Results From Ohio State's Pro Day". ElevenWarriors.com. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ "Gee Scott Jr. College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ "Patriots Sign Eight of Their 11 2025 Draft Picks and 16 Rookie Free Agents". Patriots.com. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ "Gee Scott Jr". Retrieved January 21, 2025.
- ^ Doering, Joshua. "Ohio State enters title game led by faith-fueled veterans who 'give God all the credit'". Sports Spectrum. Retrieved January 21, 2025.