Colts Draft Ultra Athletic Safety Daniel Scott
The Indianapolis Colts have selected California safety Daniel Scott in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, with the 158th overall pick.
Scott (6'0", 208, 24 years old) is known as a highly athletic defensive back but also as a core-four special teamer, which is likely where he could carve out a role with the Colts.
Earlier this offseason, Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason described the ideal special teamer as someone "that can make adjustments, have a high football IQ, play with passion, high effort, and energy, have straight-line speed and are physical at the point of attack.”
That sure sounds like what Scott has put on tape so far. According to the Indy Draft Guide, here is how he fits with the Colts:
Athleticism is the name of the game for Daniel Scott and is what he relies on most to make plays. While the Colts like athletic playmakers in their secondary, they must have refinement with their game in order to see the field. Scott would have to pave his way on special teams first while becoming a better safety in the process. Scott could find a home in Indy, but there are other safeties with better special teams acumen and a higher ceiling than Scott.
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