Derrell Scott

Height:
5-11
Weight:
194
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Havelock
High School:
Havelock
Prev School:
Tennessee
Major:
Criminal Justice

Expected to battle for the starting job after turning in a productive spring … Bounced back from a dormant 2016 campaign to make significant climb on offensive two-deep and will likely compete with graduate transfer Tyshon Dye for a bulk of the carries in 2017 … Officially enrolled early at ECU in January of 2015 after transferring from Southeastern Conference member Tennessee … Signed (grant-in-aid) with the Pirates after originally inking a national letter-of-intent with the Vols’ program in February of 2014 … Sat out the ‘15 season in compliance with transfer rules, but competed on East Carolina’s scout teams … Scored on a two-yard run and picked up five yards on four attempts during the first spring scrimmage (April 1) … Also made a pair of receptions for seven yards … Added nine yards (four carries) in the second outing before tallying 51 yards on five rushes during the Purple-Gold Game on April 22 … Contributed a TD on a 27-yard run and also caught a 17-yard throw from Gardner Minshew … Reshaped body with loss of 12 pounds in vigorous off-season conditioning program to enhance quickness.

2016: Appeared in one game (at USF), but did not record any statistics … Fought through nagging injuries and struggled to adjust to offensive scheme implemented by new coaching staff … Spent majority of season on scout team, but was also included on travel and game-day dress-out squad on a consistent basis.

2015: Did not experience game-day action (transfer policy) … Lauded for efforts on scout squad preparing defensive unit on a weekly basis during season.

2014 (Tennessee): Appeared in two games for the Volunteers during true freshman season in 2014 … Rushed for 42 yards (long of 15) on nine carries against FCS-member Chattanooga … Also had two rushing attempts during an SEC matchup vs. Mississippi.

High School: Was a four-year letterman for head coach Jim Bob Bryant at Havelock … Played a pivotal role leading the Rams to three consecutive state championships from sophomore to senior seasons … Rushed for 6,145 yards and 87 touchdowns during high school career … Averaged 99.1 yards per game in prep career with a 9.43 yards-per-rush clip … Helped lead Havelock to a combined 58-5 record … Ran for 2,147 yards and 25 TD as a senior … Earned MVP honors of the 2013 state championship game after rushing for 209 yards and three touchdowns … Additionally, established a Class 3A Championship game record with a 96-yard rushing touchdown … Invited to the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl … An Associated Press All-State running back selection in 2013 … Also named New Bern Sun Journal Player-of-the-Year at conclusion of senior campaign … Chosen to the NCPreps All-State squad and earned designation as “Mr. 3A Football” as a senior … As a junior in 2012, rushed for 1,742 yards and 34 touchdowns to earn all-state honors … Amassed 1,807 ground yards and 22 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2011 … From a receiving standpoint, hauled in 46 catches for 637 yards and five TDs during prep action … Also handled 22 kickoff returns for 477 yards in four seasons … A four-star recruit according to 247Sports.com, ESPN.com, Rivals.com and Scout.com … Listed as the No. 3 all-purpose back and No. 6 prospect in North Carolina by 247Sports.com … Was the No. 8 overall prospect in the state by ESPN.com … Stood No. 9 (all-purpose) and No. 7 (overall prospect) by Rivals.com … Was the nation’s No. 17 running back according to Scout.com … A Honor Roll student in the classroom.

Personal: Full name is Derrell Anthony Scott … Born at Havelock, N.C. … Son of John and Deborah Scott … A recipient of the Price Family Scholarship Endowment … Cousin Devon Scott was a four-year track letterman at Appalachian State … Enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball and bowling … A criminal justice major who earned ECU Honor Roll accolades for work in the classroom during the 2016 fall semester and 2017 spring term.