NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Miami CB Keionte Scott

Keionte Scott is a defensive weapon working from the slot, particularly as a blitzer. His foot-speed and rush-lane processing help him close on quarterbacks and ballcarriers in the blink of an eye. He brings juice every time he steps onto the field and gets his teammates fired up with every tackle. His playmaking outshines his size and makes him an impactful defender.

The former 4-star JUCO recruit and Auburn transfer made his presence felt at his final collegiate stop by piling up 13 tackles for loss to go with 64 total tackles (42 solo), five sacks, two interceptions, five passes defensed, and two fumbles forced and recovered.

He's an electric presence at the nickel and provides an energy that can't be coached. His havoc-creating nature is one NFL teams will prioritize.

Dan has covered the Kansas City Chiefs and the NFL Draft since 2019 while contributing for RGR Football. Most recently, he spent the 2025 draft cycle at The Draft Network and is in his first season with the Bleacher Report Scouting Department.

Where He Wins

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— Scott makes a living triggering downhill, using his foot-speed and explosiveness to limit runs and screens. He knifes his way under and around blocks to generate negative plays.

— He plays with an aggressive mindset from the slot and a shows a willingness to not only help out in the run game but to also take on blocks. His physical presence is noticeable on a down-by-down basis.

— Gets the job done as a zone-match defender with good depth and stays responsibility sound. Scott is at his best as a shallow zone defender aligned close to the line of scrimmage.

— The 5'11", 193-pound nickel is the class's best blitzing defensive back. He can be used as part of disguised blitzes up the middle or off the edge, thanks to excellent timing and speed toward the quarterback.

Areas of Improvement

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— Scott's coverage capabilities are limited, with average instincts to feel route concepts unfold and deter quarterbacks from throwing the football, resulting in lower ball production numbers.

— In man coverage, he struggles to mirror receivers' movements, opens his hips too quickly against good releases or stems and displays a slight hitch during route breaks, which creates unwanted separation.

— He looks uncomfortable turning and running with receivers, then locating the football down the field at the same time. Subpar recovery athleticism and a lack of length hinder his ability to make plays on the football at the catch point.

Grade, Rank and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 6.8 (Role Player/Part-Time Contributor - Fourth Round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: S R.J. Mickens, Clemson (6.8 in 2025), CB Ennis Rakestraw III, Missouri (6.8 in 2024), CB Jaylon Jones, Texas A&M (6.8 in 2023)

OVERALL RANK: 133

POSITION RANK: CB19

PRO COMPARISON: Alontae Taylor

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 5'11 ¼"
Weight: 193
Hand Size: 9 ⅝"
Arm Length: 31 ⅜"
Wingspan: 76 ⅝"

40-yard dash: 4.33
10-yard split: 1.53
Vertical: 34"
Broad: 10'3"
3 cone: N/A
Shuttle: N/A
Bench: N/A