GARI SCOTT
WR | (6-0, 190, 4.55) | Michigan State
by Pro Football Weekly Drafted by: Philadelphia, Pick 5, Round 4 , Overall 99

Notes: Starred in football and basketball and ran track in high school. Played in 10 games, including two starts, and caught five passes for 89 yards and a touchdown as a freshman. Also returned a kickoff for 22 yards. Started every game in 1997, catching 41-680-7, returning 11 kickoffs for 283 yards and bringing back 15 punts for 160 yardns. Had his best season in '98, snatching 58-843-4, returning 18 kickoffs for 354 yards and taking back 32 punts for 440 yards. Started 10 games in '99 but was hobbled for much of the year by a sprained ankle and thigh problem. Caught just 29-473-6, returned 36 punts for 475 yards and his only score as a return man and took back seven kickoffs for 137 yards.

Positives: Above-average size. Good hands. Above-average route runner. Can return kickoffs and punts. Solid competitor. Works hard. Has been fairly productive.

Negatives: Second-WR type. Does a lot of things pretty well but has no outstanding physical characteristic. Will need a lot of reps and work on reading coverages.

Summary: OK but not special. Could make an NFL team as a backup and return man if he can pick up the offense. From a physical ability standpoint, Scott is a lot like the Titans' Derrick Mason, who also attended Michigan State.

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