Stanford’s seasoned, high-effort linebacker with a special-teams edge
Scott Giles has been a dependable Stanford outside linebacker and special-teams contributor, with reports noting reserve duty, limited snaps, and steady presence rather than headline-grabbing numbers. In the 2000 season, he appeared in seven games and recorded one tackle, and Stanford later described him as the No. 2 outside linebacker behind the starter—exactly the kind of depth piece coaches trust when the room needs toughness and assignment discipline. He also brings an unusual maturity arc, having returned after a two-year Mormon mission, which hints at resilience and perspective that can fit a team needing reliable, selfless veterans.
