1. Da'Rel Scott was born on May 26,1988 and is a former American football running back.
37 Facts About Da'Rel Scott
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Da'Rel Scott was selected in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft by the New York Giants.
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Da'Rel Scott played college football for the University of Maryland, where he was a starting running back.
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Da'Rel Scott played on special teams as a kickoff returner, which was the coaching staff's attempt to get him on the field in some capacity because of his speed.
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In 2008, Da'Rel Scott took over as Maryland's starting running back and spent much of the season as the leading rusher in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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Da'Rel Scott was eventually surpassed by Dwyer, although both players were named to the All-ACC first-team at the season's end.
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Da'Rel Scott was born on May 26,1988, in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to Gloria and Lee Da'Rel Scott Sr.
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When Da'Rel Scott was eight years old, his parents had a falling out, which prompted his father to leave the family.
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Da'Rel Scott attended Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, where he was a four-year letterwinner in football, track, and basketball.
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In football, Da'Rel Scott was a three-year starter and played as both a tailback and free safety.
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Da'Rel Scott was named the offensive scout team player of the week for his performance in the practices before the Florida State game.
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Da'Rel Scott tallied his career-first rushing touchdown with a 63-yard run on the second play of the game.
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Da'Rel Scott sat out the next game against Eastern Michigan, but returned for the road game at 20th-ranked Clemson.
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Da'Rel Scott came out in the second half and said 'I'm going to go, coach.
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Da'Rel Scott fumbled twice more in the first half, and Wake Forest recovered only to miss a field goal attempt each time.
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Da'Rel Scott was deemed questionable before the Virginia Tech game, but did see action.
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Da'Rel Scott was breaking tackles, and that's not only a difference-maker but a morale-changer.
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Da'Rel Scott became just the seventh Maryland player to surpass the 1,000-yard single-season rushing benchmark.
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Da'Rel Scott spent much of the season as the leading rusher in the ACC, but he was eventually surpassed by Jonathan Dwyer of Georgia Tech and finished second in the conference.
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Da'Rel Scott entered summer practice at the top of the depth chart, but Davin Meggett's camp performance was impressive enough to earn a share of the number-one position.
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Da'Rel Scott recorded a 48-yard touchdown run against Middle Tennessee, but two fumbles in the first quarter.
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Da'Rel Scott suffered a broken wrist against Clemson, a game that saw Maryland left tackle Bruce Campbell injured.
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Da'Rel Scott scored on a 56-yard run and a nine-yard run in which he broke three arm tackles.
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O'Brien said he repeatedly checked down through his available receivers and Da'Rel Scott was his final option.
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Da'Rel Scott broke the school record for rushing in a bowl game that he previously set in 2008.
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Da'Rel Scott's performance was described as "utterly electrifying", and left his "stock among draft-eligible running backs soaring with NFL scouts".
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Da'Rel Scott ranked seventh in school history in career rushing yards and second in career yards per carry with an average of 5.58.
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Da'Rel Scott participated in the Senior Bowl, and The New York Times praised him for his practice leading up to the game.
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Da'Rel Scott secured a spot on the active roster behind Ahmad Bradshaw and Brandon Jacobs with a strong preseason performance.
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Da'Rel Scott made his regular season debut in Week 1 against the Washington Redskins, but recorded no statistics.
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Da'Rel Scott only recorded five carries for 15 yards in 11 games played.
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On October 20,2012, Da'Rel Scott was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a knee injury.
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On October 8,2013, the Giants re-signed Da'Rel Scott after running back David Wilson was out with a neck injury.
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Da'Rel Scott signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in April 2015.
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Da'Rel Scott was released by the Blue Bombers on January 6,2016.
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Da'Rel Scott was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on May 28,2016.
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Da'Rel Scott chose it as a combination of his older brothers' high school numbers: James wore number 20, and Lee Jr.