Keionte Scott CB Miami |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #0 ROLE: Slot/Nickel Man/Press CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/23/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.33 seconds (96%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #0 | |
| ROLE: Slot/Nickel Man/Press CB | |
| Last Updated: 03/23/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| Forty time: 4.33 seconds (96%*) | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
| Overall Rating: | 84.9 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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76% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 80.8 | |
| Tackling: |
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59% |
| Run Defense: |
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95% |
| Coverage: |
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91% |
| Zone: |
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83% |
| Man/Press: |
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88% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Late
Overall Rank:
#61
Position rank:
#13 (DB)
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| College Games: 43 College Snaps: 2021 | ||
247 RATING: 90/100
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Asante Samuel Jr. - Florida State |
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83% |
| Max Melton - Rutgers |
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82% |
| Jalen Pitre - Baylor |
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80% |
Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 116 (TB)
Draft Profile: Bio
No recruiting interest came out of a senior season at Helix High School in La Mesa, California, where Keionte Scott played both ways in 2019, catching 36 passes for 563 yards and 10 touchdowns while grabbing four interceptions at cornerback and helping the Highlanders win the CIF San Diego Section Open Division title. He had bounced between Las Vegas and San Diego before landing there, and when no offers materialized, the JUCO route was the only door open.Scott ended up at Snow College in Utah, where he earned NJCAA All-American honors twice and was named conference co-Defensive Player of the Year. Ranked the No. 4 JUCO prospect nationally, he transferred to Auburn in 2022 and started immediately. He recorded 54 tackles as the nickel in 2022, earned All-SEC Second Team honors in 2023, and led the conference in punt return average. After an injury-limited 2024, he transferred through Houston and landed at Miami for 2025.
That final season was his best work. Scott posted 64 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, five sacks, and two pick-sixes while earning Thorpe Award semifinalist recognition. He returned from a November foot injury to record 10 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble against Texas A&M in the CFP first round, then added a 72-yard interception return for a touchdown against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Physical, downhill run defender who flies to the ball and fits gaps with real aggression.
- Effective blitzer with good timing off the edge; five sacks in 2025 were not a scheme product.
- Reads quarterback eyes well in zone, shown by jumping a screen for a 72-yard pick-six against Ohio State.
- Loose hips and quick feet let him mirror receivers through breaks without grabbing.
- Willing to take on blockers bigger than him and hold his ground at the point of attack.
- Extensive experience at multiple positions: outside corner, nickel, and some safety reps.
- Track background shows up in his play speed closing on the ball in space.
- Tough competitor who returned from a November foot injury and was the best player on the field in the CFP.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Missed tackle rate around 20 percent is a real problem, too often lunging instead of wrapping.
- Undersized for the outside and got exposed there at Auburn in 2024; not a boundary corner.
- Will peek into the backfield and bite on fakes, leaving space behind him on double moves.
- Turns 25 in August, with six college seasons worth of mileage on the tires.
- Career completion rate against in coverage sits near 65 percent, which raises questions about consistency.
- Aggressiveness can tip into recklessness, taking himself out of plays when he guesses wrong.
Scouting Report: Summary
Scott's NFL path is clear: he is a nickel corner in a defense that wants its slot player to do more than just cover. The blitzing production translates because the timing, burst, and finishing ability are all on tape. His run defense is the most pro-ready part of his game, and that matters in a league where offenses increasingly attack the slot with power concepts. A coordinator can move him around in sub-packages, send him off the edge, or drop him into underneath zones where his instincts and play speed create problems for quarterbacks working the middle of the field.The concerns need honest acknowledgment, though. The tackling has to improve. Diving at ball carriers works when you have help, but NFL backs will punish lazy angles. His coverage holds up in the slot where he can use his hands and compete at the line, but lining him up outside against bigger receivers is asking for trouble. The age and mileage are real considerations for teams projecting development, because what you see now is probably close to the finished product.
There is still plenty to like for a defense that values toughness and versatility from its secondary. Scott brings a physical presence most nickel corners do not, and his blitz package gives coordinators an extra dimension to scheme around. His playoff tape showed a player who performs when the stage gets bigger, and that competitive makeup counts. He fits best in a zone-heavy scheme that deploys him creatively as a rusher and in run support while limiting his exposure in man coverage on the boundary.
Keionte Scott percentiles vs other Cornerbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Keionte Scott (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
56.2
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0
*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.