Bam Martin-Scott

Tavareon M. "Bam" Martin-Scott (born July 4, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Dodge City Conquistadors and South Carolina Gamecocks.

Early life Coming out of high school, Martin-Scott committed to play college football at Dodge City Community College which was a junior college school (JUCO).

College career Dodge City CC As a freshman in 2019, Martin-Scott tallied 42 tackles, three and a half sacks, and an interception for the Conquistadors. He did not appear in any games in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

South Carolina Martin-Scott committed to play Division I football for the South Carolina Gamecocks. He took a redshirt in 2021, appearing in four games. In week 2 of the 2022 season, Martin-Scott notched his first career interception which he returned 37 yards versus South Carolina State. He finished the 2022 season with 16 tackles, three pass deflections, an interception, and a forced fumble in 13 games for the Gamecocks. In 2023, Martin-Scott appeared in ten games where he made three starts, posting 38 tackles with four being for a loss, and two sacks. In 2024, he totaled 65 tackles, two and a half sacks, two pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery. After filing an appeal to the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility which was denied, Martin-Scott declared for the 2025 NFL draft.

Professional career

On May 8, 2025, Martin-Scott signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft.

On August 30, 2026, Martin-Scott was placed on injured reserve.