Tom Scott

Thomas Lee Frederick Scott (June 25, 1970 – October 8, 2015) was an American former professional football offensive lineman who played one season with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Bengals in the sixth round of the 1993 NFL draft after playing college football at East Carolina University.

Early life Thomas Lee Frederick Scott was born on June 25, 1970, in Burke County, North Carolina. He weighed 280 pounds in eighth grade. He attended Union High School in Clinton, North Carolina, and graduated in 1988. He played in 42 games, starting 33, during his college career and earned first-team All-South Independent honors twice. He weighed about 332 pounds as a junior and 374 pounds as a senior. He officially signed with the team on July 19. Scott's weight ballooned to 409 pounds after the 1993 season. The Bengals sent Scott to Orlando, Florida to work out with trainer Mike Spotts. As a result, he was released on July 15, 1994.