Zavier

Scott

Scott (6'1/207) rushed for 210 yards on 34 carries back in 2018, but a serious knee injury knocked him out for the remainder of the campaign after 10 games played. Making his way back from that injury he did not see a carry during the past campaign. Scott will look to rejuvenate his career -- if healthy -- with the Black Bears over the next two seasons.

Scott’s surgery to repair his PCL and MCL will take place on Friday. He will also miss spring practices with the knee injury, per coach Randy Edsall. Scott hopes to return for preseason camp in August. Scott had 34 carries for 194 yards as the backup for starter Kevin Mensah this season. He’s a weapon in the passing game, with 33 receptions for 228 yards.

This is a bit of a surprise, as sophomore tailback Kevin Mensah was expected to be act as the starter to begin the season. Scott (6'1/205) has clearly impressed in camp, however, and reportedly has run a 4.38 40-yard-dash time. Expect Mensah to get plenty of touches as well, but Scott is intriguing because of his size/speed combination. The question will be if the Connecticut offensive line can open holes for either.