Noel Scarlett

Noel Scarlett (born January 21, 1974 – September 1, 2021) was an American professional football defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys. He also was a member of the Scottish Claymores in NFL Europe. He played college football at Langston University.

Early life and college Scarlett attended Elbert County High School, where he was a two-way lineman. As a junior, he received All-area and Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Senior honors. As a senior, he didn't play football because of trouble with the law.

He worked for 2 years in a produce plant making his way up to a supervisor's role, before accepting a football scholarship from NAIA Langston University. He was waived on September 5.

New England Patriots On December 22, 1999, he was signed by the New England Patriots to their practice squad. He was released on December 29. He was re-signed on January 5, 2000.

In 2000, he was allocated to the Scottish Claymores of NFL Europe. He recorded 20 tackles and 2.5 sacks for a defense that gave up only 76.3 rushing yards-per-game and helped the team reach World Bowl 2000. He was released by the Patriots on August 1.

Miami Dolphins On August 3, 2000, he was signed as a free agent by the Miami Dolphins. He was cut on August 14.

Kansas City Chiefs On October 25, he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to their practice squad.

Dallas Cowboys On December 15, 2000, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys from the Chiefs' practice squad, who were having injury problems on the defensive line. He appeared as a backup in the season finale against the Tennessee Titans. He was released on August 6, 2001.

Tulsa Talons In 2002, he signed with the Tulsa Talons of the AF2.

Minnesota Vikings (second stint) In July 2002, he was signed as a free agent by the Minnesota Vikings. He was released on August 17.

Calgary Stampeders In 2003, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League. He was released on June 5.

Coaching career In 2016, he was a defensive line coach at Southwest Christian School in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2017, he was an intern defensive line assistant with the Minnesota Vikings during training camp. In 2017, he was named the defensive coordinator at Coram Deo Academy. He served as an assistant coach for the Texas College Steers.