Carlos Scott

Carlos B. Scott Jr. (born July 2, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive lineman for the St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UTEP Miners.

Early life Scott was born July 2, 1960, in Hempstead, Texas, He graduated from Waller in 1978.

College career Scott attended the University of Texas at El Paso on an athletic scholarship and played football and track at the university. and was made the team's MVP in 1982. In track, he competed in shot put and discus. He was the WAC indoor shot put champion from 1980 to 1982 and discus champion in 1980. He was with the team for three seasons from 1983 to 1985, playing in 45 games total with one start in 1983.

Denver Broncos In 1987, Scott served as a replacement player for the Denver Broncos during the 1987 NFL players' strike, though he never actually appeared in any of the three replacement games.

After football Scott continued to participate in discus events after his NFL career, finishing fourth in the 1992 Olympic Trials, third in the 1994 USA Nationals, and first in the 1994 US Olympic Festival discus championship. He was also a member of Team USA at the 1995 Pan American Games.