It’s no surprise that Scott finds himself as a Star of the Week. The Ohio State commit is the #1 player in Illinois. However, Scott lands on the list this week for a different reason. In a conference win over Joliet Catholic, St. Ignatius found themselves a potential new tailback as they head towards the playoffs, as the 6’5, 315 lbs defensive tackle went viral for running over defenders after taking a handoff on his way to a touchdown. Scott, as he has done all season, wrecked shop as the furious defensive interior that he his. But now, as a two-way player, Scott has done it all. Keep an eye out for Scott in the postseason. Regardless of what side of the ball he’s on, this playmaker won’t be hard to miss.

Scott is coming off a solid performance in week 1 in which he had 5 tackles – 3 for a loss. He also showed up in the passing game applying constant pressure on the quarterback. Every team that plays Ignatius has a plan on how to deal with Scott’s dominance. However, this week I look for Scott to show up big and take over the game up front.

This kid is a cheat code. 6’5″ 315 lbs and the explosion and fireworks show up on every play. His first step explosion is elite. It eats up the cushion of neutral zone right at the snap, his hands fire out when he punches and he easily clears his path to the QB or RB as he extends those powerful arms and runs his feet. It is easy to see why he has earned the #1 spot in the IL rankings. We will be watching the mismatch nightmare create fireworks from the middle of the trenches for many Saturdays over the coming years.

This was the first time I saw Scott play in person, and I’ll be the first to tell you that he’s absolutely worth the price of admission. The five-star prospect set the tone on the first play of the game by recording a sack and reminding his opponents that they were in for a long night. St. Ignatius dominated the trenches and Scott was the driving force behind that dominance. He’s a professional pocket-collapser and does so with excellent strength and athleticism. The scary part is he’s only a junior, which means offensive coordinators are going to have to deal with this dominant force for another year—good luck.

rnMr. Scott showcased why he’s the #1 player in the class of 24′ here in IL. As they say, big time players make big time plays and that’s exactly what this young man did. In crucial moments late in the 4th quarter he was able to come away with TFLs, sacks, and disrupt plays in the backfield. The impact he brings on the defensive side of the ball is second to none as he was getting double teamed all night long. Also showcased his dominance on the O-Line getting good movement up front and even pancaking defenders downfield when run blocking. Currently holds a handful of P5 Offers. Twitter