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Daniel Scott impresses at the NFL Combine

The Golden Bear safety turned heads and clipboards during his workouts

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Daniel Scott during The Big Game via @thedscott7 on twitter

The sole Cal representative at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Daniel Scott made a name for himself in all the right ways as he went through interviews and workouts.

There were questions about how his athleticism would translate to the combine environment but he definitely got some more eyeballs on him after his workout session. Here is a list of his measurements and stats from Lucas Oil Stadium.

6’1, 208 LBS

30 1/4”' arm length, 10” hands

40 yard dash, 4.45 seconds (2nd fastest from the Safety group)

10 yard split, 1.55 seconds (T-5 among safety group)

Vertical Jump, 39.5 in (5th among safety group)

Broad Jump 10 ft 8 in

3 Cone Drill, 6.75 seconds (1st among safety group)

20 Yard Shuttle, 4.17 seconds (1st among safety group)

Bench Press, 22 reps

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According to the NFL combine prospect grading scale, Scott finished with a 5.83/8 total grade. This fits into the interval of 5.80-5.99, which is named backup or special teamer. Consider the rest of the Takers in their respective draft leadups. Camryn Bynum was in the process of being moved to safety. Elijah Hicks was coming off two (more like 1.5) years of playing safety for the Bears. Only Ashtyn Davis and Jaylinn Hawkins were in their normal positions as they prepared to go pro.

Daniel Scott is fortunate enough to have that same stability. The fearless leader of the Cal defense and team captain did what he always did in Berkeley over at Lucas Oil Stadium. He left it all out there. Zero doubt about who he is and what he’s about.

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In what most NFL teams view as thin safety class, especially when it comes to FS skill-sets, one guy who’s been flying under way too many radars is Cal’s Daniel Scott. He had him good Friday night in Indy. 40-yd: 4.45 (2nd best) BJ: 10-8 (4th) VJ: 39.5 (5th) 3-cone: 6.75 (1st)
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This builds off his Senior Bowl performance, where Scott had 2 interceptions during the week, picking off Fresno State QB Jake Haener and BYU QB Jaren Hall. He was close to a third one in the game itself, with the ball just a bit too far out in front to let him get his second foot down inbounds.

Daniel Scott helped himself with his performance in Indianapolis. Some teams may scoff at the fact that he will turn 25 during his rookie year. Their loss. Scott is a consumate professional who has displayed splendid character throughout his tenure on campus and that’s before you get to his football ability. The former leader of the Golden Bear defense is a center field ballhawk that’s willing to do what it takes to win, whether that involves him on special teams, occupying run gaps, or running with tight ends in open space.

One NFL team will be very fortunate to have him in their building. Best of luck to Daniel in his professional career!

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Go Eat A Taco
Mar 10

Good for him. He has the athleticism to be a great pro and his football IQ is right up there. He reminds me of Conte. Conte didn't get much P/T until later in his career which frustrated me (how could coaches not see his talent??).

Good on you Scott, go Bears!!

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ironman33
Mar 11

Unfortunately Cal has been mostly bereft of top NFL players since the Tedford period. There was Jared Goff but Tedford recruited him. Be nice to have another first or second round pick someday, but I'm not holding my breath.

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