He has already been invited to many combines and events that will help highlight his accomplishments.

By JAMES W. WADE III
Staff Reporter

Sports have changed the way many young people view life these days, wanting to enjoy the benefits of the bling bling and the big fancy cars. But Isaiah Scott #10, who attendsMt.UnionCollege, has other things on his mind.

He wants to be in the National Football League (NFL), to make it for his family.

Many scouts are out trying to recruit people to help develop their skills while profiting from the best young players in an increasingly competitive industry. While Scott is not a name you hear often, he is a contender.

Becoming a professional football player is the dream of many young people across the globe. At the top level, there are rich rewards with big money contracts and a celebrity status to go with it which makes it an attractive career prospect.

Although it may seem like there are hundreds of teams with hundreds of positions available, demand for spots in youth academy football clubs outweighs the positions available with only the best of the best getting a chance to make it.

However, if you are talented and gifted like Scott, you can make it all the way to the top. Scott is a young man who dreams are hopelessly open to any team that will draft him. He is clear there are no guarantees that any players will succeed or be picked.

Scott, a senior, played all 15 games at defensive back and had well over 60 tackles. He is majoring in Physical Education. His love for the game is so great that every time he talks about football and the draft, you can hear his laugh and joy of hopefully making in the league.

“I am ready for the NFL. Football is football and I am ready to play. I watch the quarterback’s eyes and I react to his eyes,” said Scott.

Scott believes hard work will make a difference.

“I know I am the small guy, but I have a big heart and I want to be the best that I can be,” said Scott.

He shared how his friend Cecil Shorts III, who plays wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars, got into the NFL. He attendedCollinwoodHigh Schooland later played for the University of Mount Union’s Purple Raiders football team.

Scott played football forLaneCollegeduring his freshman year. In 2010, as a “true” freshman atLaneCollege, he played and started all ten (10) games. His stats are as follows: four (4) interceptions, two (2) ran back for touchdowns. He received honors for Player of the Week twice and honors as Freshman of the Year.

In 2011, he transferred from Lane College Division II, toMountUniona Division III team. During his sophomore year, he had four (4) interceptions, two (2) were in a game againstJohnCarrollUniversity.

The same year,MountUnionwent to the Stagg Bowl. Scott received Honorable Mention because of his athleticism. His stats were as follows: four (4) tackles and an interception.

In 2012, during his junior year atMountUnion, his stats were as follows: six (6) interceptions, one (1) interception which was ran back for a touchdown, 66 tackles, (4th highest) on the team, and 2ndTeam All-Conference.

He played cornerback during the Stagg Bowl the same year. He had eight (8) tackles during the bowl game. His Combine Stats are as follows: forty time: 4.41, shuttle time: 3.85, vertical jump: 35.”

In 2013, his senior year, his stats are as follows: seven (7) interceptions, two (2) were ran back for touchdowns, 57 tackles (4th highest) on the team, and he made the record for most interceptions for touchdowns in a game. He made the 1st team All-Conference, 1st team All-Region, 2ndteam All-American.

He has already been invited to many combines and events that will help highlight his accomplishments.

On February 17, 2013, he was invited to the Regional NFL Combine inCleveland,Ohioat the Browns Casey Coleman Field House while Isaiah Scott Pro-Day at theUniversityofMount Union Alliancewill be held on March 8, 2013. And, on April 20, 2013, he will play in the 4th Annual Ohio vs. Michigan Senior Bowl at Fawcett Stadium inCanton.

The one thing to remember is that people have went on to do great things in sports from Cleveland and young Scott is hoping to become part of that elite group by being drafted in the NFL.