Burton Scott | ATH

Hometown: Prichard, AL
Vigor High School
Position rank: ATH # 1
Ht: 5'11" Wt: 194 Last Updated:4/24/2008

Evaluation / Notes

Scouts Grade

84

ESPN - Burton Scott Rankings, Grade, News, Stats - College Football Recruiting 2008

This kid is a special athlete with all the movement skills you look for in a gamebreaker. Scott is great looking and a well-built athlete. He is one of the most explosive and speedy players in the athlete class. He will end up at running back, wide receiver or cornerback and regardless of his every down position, he has homerun threat written all over him as a return specialist. Of course he plays some QB in this scheme and is just good enough as a passer to keep defenses honest. His run skills are outstanding.

His ability to exploit cutback lanes and tiny creases with burst and acceleration is impressive. He reaches top speed rapidly and can stop and start on dime and is a big play guy on the perimeter both as a runner and wide receiver. His body control, balance and agility to keep his feet are all excellent.

He is a smooth athlete with quick hips and he has the frame to be a strong player at both wide receiver and cornerback. His burst and closing speed will tempt coaches to put him on defense. His natural run instincts and decisive style make him dangerous in the open field and a threat to go the distance each time he touches the ball as a result of his speed.

What sets Scott apart from some other top athletes in this class is explosiveness and second gear. Overall, Scott has the upside to become a difference-maker and the tools to get on the field early, especially as a return specialist. Outstanding prospect.



2007: Amassed 2,394 all-purpose yards. Class 5A all-state honarable mention... Also recruited by USC, Florida State, LSU, Clemson, Louisville...