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Justin Scott

Class: Senior Hometown: Sanford, Fla. Last College: College of the Sequoias, Calif.

Height / Weight: 6-0 / 209 Position: Safety

2007: Received team's Newcomer Award - Defense for spring season.

2006: Appeared in all 14 games, including 12 starts ... topped team with three interceptions ... had 60 tackles (46 solo, 14 assists), including 5.0 for loss and 1.0 sack, with five pass breakups and one forced fumble ... came up with first interception in first game played vs. Indiana State on Sept. 2 ... recorded seven tackles (6 solo, 1 assist) vs. Ball State on Sept. 16 ... had season-high 10 tackles (6 solo, 4 assists) vs. Minnesota on Sept. 23 ... recorded sack at Notre Dame on Sept. 30 ... had key fourth-quarter interception to go with seven tackles (6 solo, 1 assist), including 2.0 for loss, at Michigan State on Nov. 4 ... forced fumble that was recovered at Purdue 1-yard line and had season-high two pass breakups vs. Indiana on Nov. 18 ... registered third interception at Hawai'i on Nov. 25.

College of the Sequoias: Recorded 96 tackles, 11 pass breakups, two interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery (for a touchdown) in 2005 ... coach was Curtis Allen ... also participated in track and field and placed eighth in 2006 California Junior College state meet in triple jump at 45-feet, 2 inches ... earlier had a 47-7.75 effort to finish second at Northern California Community College Championships.

Personal: Given name is Justin Denard Scott ... born Aug. 10, 1986 ... African American studies major ... enjoys playing basketball ... attended Lake Mary High School in Florida.

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