Quentin Scott, FS

The size (6-4, 224) and speed (4.43 40) are not misprints. Scott's physical attributes intrigue scouts all over the league, and though it's not clear where his NFL position will be, he'll certainly be part of war room conversations throughout the second half of the draft.

After a very successful two years at Iowa Central Community College, Scott bade his time as a safety/linebacker/special teamer in 2008 (20 tackles, two for loss, interception). Given a chance to start as a senior, he came through with flying colors: Team MVP, first-team All-Missouri Valley with 49 tackles, five interceptions (one score) and four pass break-ups.

Scott held his own at the Texas vs. the Nation All-Star Challenge. The athleticism he showed at his pro day actually caused scouts to ask him to work out at receiver; although didn't catch every ball thrown his way, he looked good enough to potentially get a shot there at the next level. But he also shows good range and physicality as a centerfielder, so coaches who believe they can improve his tackling technique may push for him as a free safety prospect in the middle rounds.

Read & React: Very quick reacting to plays in his area and able to get across the field in a hurry to help on those outside his immediate zone. Lacks great instincts and discipline, gets sucked in on play-action and fooled by misdirection when playing near the line. Takes too aggressive of an angle near the line, giving up the sideline instead of at least forcing plays inside.

Man Coverage: Has a surprisingly quick backpedal, taking slot receivers on occasion. Good change-of-direction despite his height, will stay with outside receivers but needs to prove coverage skills against quick pro receivers. Good ball skills, has the hands and ability to high-point that teams may try him as a receiver. Inexperienced pressing on the line.

Zone Coverage: True centerfielder, takes away deep balls with his height and athleticism. Goes from one sideline to the other to help corners or bring down receivers on his own. Can be an intimidating force on crossing routes, likes to make receivers feel his presence with a big hit. Better reacting to plays in front of him than anticipating routes. Will bite on play-action, leaving his man on an island outside.

Closing/Recovery: Excellent closing speed. Transitions from pedal to plant-and-drive well. Uses speed and size to track down players, even if initially taking a poor angle. Rangy player who gets to the sideline to contest deep balls.

Run Support: Willing in run support, closes on ballcarriers at the sideline or between the tackle and drags them down, though he usually played too far off the line of scrimmage to make a huge impact. Puts shoulder into pulling guards to hold his ground and maintain his gap near the goal line but won't overwhelm veteran pro linemen. Must learn to use his length to keep distance from blockers and disengage to make plays; gets pushed away too easily by linemen and fullbacks.

Tackling: Likes the physical aspect of the game. If a receiver is in his path, he will wrap him up and plant him. Likes to lower the shoulder as well, whether dislodging the ball from a receiver or aiding a teammate in making a stop. However, ducks his head too often, trying to grab a leg even if in position to blow up a running back and receiver near the line; will whiff against elusive ballcarriers. Looks for the hit instead of wrapping up in space at times. Susceptible to cut blocks due to his height, needs to feel those blocks and use his hands to defeat.

Intangibles: Plays with the confident, physical attitude that teams want. Good teammate, backs them when needed and congratulates them after plays. Junior college transfer. No major character concerns.

First-team all-Missouri Valley Football Conference selection at safety … selected to play in the Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game … recorded five interceptions to lead all Panther defenders … led the team with nine passes defended and four break-ups … racked up 131 interception return yards, scoring one touchdown … finished sixth on the team with 49 total tackles … helped the Panther defense lead the MVFC in total defense and scoring defense … tallied eight tackles against Iowa … returned an interception 59 yards in a 35-7 victory at Missouri State … recorded nine tackles in a 42-27 win at North Dakota State … credited with five tackles, one tackle-for-loss, one interception and two pass break-ups against Southern Illinois … tallied a season-high 10 tackles and 1.5 tackles-for-loss at South Dakota State … earned MVFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after intercepting two passes, and returning the final one 45 yards for a TD, against Western Illinois … blocked a punt and intercepted a pass in the second half at Illinois State … started all 11 games.

Played in 13 games … saw action on special teams and as a reserve at linebacker and in the secondary … secured his first collegiate interception in the Panthers' 30-6 win at Western Illinois (11/1) … tallied a season-high five tackles in UNI's 42-0 win over Missouri State (11/8) … delivered two tackles and a tackle-for-loss in UNI's 28-0 win at Indiana State (11/15) … notched three stops in UNI's 36-34 win over New Hampshire (12/6) in the FCS quarterfinals … credited with three tackles in the FCS semifinal matchup with Richmond (12/13).

First-team all-region pick as a free safety at Iowa Central Community College … played in two Graphic Edge Bowl games in 2006 and 2007 … junior college coach: Kevin Twait.

All-state and all-conference selection at North High School … named his team's MVP as a senior in 2005 … also an outstanding prep track athlete in the long jump as he placed in the state meet as a senior … high school coach: Greg Holland.

Born May 31, 1988, in Little Rock, Ark … . son of Tara Scott … majoring in criminology.