Boston Scott


Boston Scott is an American football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played college football for Louisiana Tech. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

High school and college career

Scott attended Zachary High School where he was the leading rusher and earned local and state honors. He was a high school state champion in weightlifting.
Scott played four seasons for Louisiana Tech. In his senior season at Louisiana Tech, the diminutive running back rushed for 937 yards on 163 attempts for a 5.7 yards per attempt regular season average. He amassed 1,301 yards overall offense contributing 108.4 yards per game in 2017. Scott was a watchlist candidate for the Wuerffel Trophy.

College statistics

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Scott was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. On May 10, 2018, Scott signed his rookie contract with the Saints. After making the Saints' initial 53-man roster, he was waived on September 5, 2018 and was re-signed to the practice squad.

Philadelphia Eagles

Scott was signed off the Saints' practice squad by the Philadelphia Eagles on December 10, 2018.
Scott was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on October 11, 2019. Scott scored his first professional touchdown on a 4-yard run on October 27, 2019, when the Eagles defeated the Bills 31–13. On December 9, he had an extended role in a 23–17 overtime victory over the New York Giants and had 10 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown, along with six receptions for 69 yards. In Week 17 against the New York Giants, Scott rushed 19 times for 54 yards and three touchdowns and caught four passes for 84 yards during the 34–17 win that clinched a playoff spot for the Eagles.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Playoffs