The D.C. Defenders released wide receiver Ty Scott on Thursday as he has signed a contract with the Seattle Seahawks. The Defenders will retain his rights should he return to the UFL.
Ty Scott is six foot three and weighs 202 pounds. The 25-year-old from Estill, South Carolina, signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on May 8, 2023. He played in one preseason game against the Cleveland Browns making one catch for 8 yards before he was released on August 29, 2023.
Scott signed with the D.C. Defenders on October 20, 2023. In 2024, Scott made 25 catches for 418 yards, three touchdowns, one carry for 15 yards, and two tackles (2 solo) in 10 games.
Collegiately, Scott played three seasons at Central Michigan (2018-20) making 42 catches for 690 yards, five touchdowns, and three tackles (3 solo) in 17 games for the Chippewas.
Then, Scott transferred to Missouri State (2021-22) making 114 catches for 1,784 yards, 13 touchdowns, one carry for five yards, one punt return for two yards, and five tackles (4 solo, 1 assist) in 23 games for the Bears. He was named First Team All-MVFC in 2021 and an All-MVFC Honorable Mention in 2022.
