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Over the next few months, we’ll be breaking down all undrafted free agents signed by the Jets. However, today we break down a recent signing who was actually an undrafted rookie last season; former Ohio State wide receiver Gee Scott Jr.
The 25-year old Scott is listed at 6’3” and 238 pounds and is yet to make his NFL regular season debut. He spent most of his five years at Ohio State as a tight end, where he caught 47 passes, 27 of which were in his final season.
Background
Scott was a four-star high school recruit and ended up committing to Ohio State where he didn’t generate any statistics in three games in his first season.
He caught five passes for 42 yards in 2021 and then caught five passes for 28 yards in 2022, including his first career touchdown.
In 2023, his role continued to increase and he exactly replicated his production from his first three seasons with 10 catches for 70 yards and a touchdown.
He had a much bigger role in 2024, though, playing over 500 snaps as Ohio State won the national title. He set career marks with 27 catches, 253 yards and two scores.
Scott was undrafted last April, but got picked up by the New England Patriots for whom he made three preseason appearances before getting released in final cuts.
He also had a brief stint on Washington’s practice squad and with the UFL’s Columbus Aviators, but did not make an appearance with either.
The Jets signed Scott to a contract earlier this month having recently brought him in for a tryout.
Let’s move onto some more in-depth analysis of what Scott brings to the table, based on in-depth research and film study.
Measurables/Athleticism
Scott is a bit of a tweener, who has either been a large wide receiver or an undersized tight end during his career.
He was a 210-pound receiver when he arrived at Ohio State, and bulked up to 220 when he converted to tight end the following season. By 2022, he was reportedly 241 and his listed weight got as high as 245. The Jets list him at 238 – his pro day weight – but he reportedly lost weight as he opted to convert back to wide receiver.
His athletic numbers are also poor for a receiver but excellent for a tight end. He ran 4.63 in the 40-yard dash at his pro day with a 35-inch vertical and modest agility numbers.
His strength is good, with 25 bench press reps to his name at his pro day. That is good for a tight end or a receiver.
Usage
As alluded to above, Scott came in as a wide receiver for the Buckeyes but played most of his career as a tight end. Even so, he played less than half of his snaps in-line as he spent over 40 percent of the time in the slot and some time out wide and in the backfield.
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