Ballhawk DB with real captaincy value: Miles Scott was Illinois’ steady playmaker
In his final Illinois season, Miles Scott stood out as a high-IQ, downhill defensive back who combined production with leadership: he finished 2025 with 64 tackles, 3 interceptions, 4 pass breakups, and a sack, after being a team captain in 2024 and posting 54 tackles and 2 picks that year. He’s valued for instincts, toughness, and versatility more than pure size, and his seventh-round NFL draft selection suggests teams saw a dependable, competitive fit rather than a flashy one. For a team, he’s the kind of safety who raises communication, steadiness, and turnover potential.
