Quay'sheed Scott CB Kentucky |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #12 ROLE: Slot/Nickel Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 08/03/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.40 seconds (84%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #12 | |
| ROLE: Slot/Nickel Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 08/03/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.40 seconds (84%*) | |
| Overall Rating: |
81.2 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 78.9 | |
| Tackling: |
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59% |
| Run Defense: |
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78% |
| Coverage: |
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81% |
| Zone: |
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79% |
| Man/Press: |
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78% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#154
Position rank:
#32 (DB)
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| College Games: 19 College Snaps: 539 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
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247 RATING: 89/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Alontae Taylor - Tennessee |
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91% |
| Benjamin Morrison - Notre Dame |
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91% |
| Greg Newsome II - Northwestern |
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85% |
Draft Profile: Bio
A two-way standout at Marion in South Carolina and a cousin of NFL cornerback Cam Smith, Scott caught nine touchdowns, ran for twelve more and added three interceptions as a senior, helping the program to four straight region titles before signing with Kentucky as a four-star by On3.He worked into the secondary early and took over as a full-time starter as a sophomore in 2025, handling a heavy workload on the outside.
Scott broke up four passes and added an interception across twelve games with 24 tackles, flipping and running with vertical routes while recovering when beaten. He played his best game against Louisville with two breakups and held up against Georgia, projecting as a steady, full-workload cover man with the speed to stay in phase down the field. He handled all twelve starts as a sophomore and projects as a steady cover man with the long speed to carry routes vertically.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Sudden speed with comfortable in both man and zone from a slot role
- Returned a pick-six against Vanderbilt to flash the playmaking
- Versatile alignment, covering the slot and supporting the run
- Drives on throws underneath with the burst to close
- Knocked away four passes while adding an interception
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Finish in space is poor, with eight misses on the year
- Inconsistent as a run-support force despite the slot snaps
- Takeaway production is modest for the coverage and snaps
- Frame and length are average for outside boundary work
- Plays mostly in the slot, with a limited press-man profile
Scouting Report: Summary
Scott is a fast, versatile slot defender whose holds up in man and zone alike and rare timed speed let him cover inside and drive on throws underneath. He took a pick-six against Vanderbilt, broke up four passes, and added an interception while playing a slot-heavy role that also asked him to support the run. The speed, the alignment flexibility, and the flash playmaking give him a projectable nickel identity at the next level.The finishing and the force are the holdups. His unreliable, lunging tackler with eight misses, his run-support force is inconsistent despite the slot snaps, and his ball production is modest for the coverage. His frame and length are average for outside boundary work, and he plays mostly in the slot with a limited press-man profile. He is a nickel projection whose tackle reliability and physicality have to improve for an every-down role.
He projects as a developmental slot corner and special-teamer with the speed and flexibility to grow into a sub-package role, a Day 3 contributor now headed to a new program. The finishing, the force, and the modest ball production keep the grade measured, but the speed and the versatility are bankable. He grades as a scheme-friendly nickel whose path runs through slot coverage and special teams.
How other scouting services rate Quay'sheed Scott (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
152.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
30.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.