The Seattle Seahawks are continuing their trend of plucking talented players from the UFL. This time around, DC Defenders star WR Ty Scott is signing with the Seahawks, a league source tells Pro Football Newsroom.
BREAKING: The Seattle Seahawks plan to sign WR Ty Scott, per sources.
Scott worked out for Seattle earlier this week, and will now have an opportunity to make the team during training camp after a standout #UFL season. pic.twitter.com/dByCkhwwCn
— Christian Paolantonio (@PaolantonioPFN) July 24, 2024
Ty Scott is a tremendous UFL story. Scott began his UFL journey by being drafted in the 2023 XFL Rookie Draft by the Defenders, eventually signing with DC after a stint with the Kansas City Chiefs. Scott was not viewed by many outside of DC as a lock to make the Defenders roster, due to a lackluster resume, but he changed minds quickly with his performance on the field.
THAT IS HOW YOU RESPOND.
Defenders WR Ty Scott takes the quick slant 70 yards to the HOUSE.
Defenders now trail Panthers 13-6 at Audi Field. #UFL
— Christian Paolantonio (@PaolantonioPFN) May 12, 2024
This season, Scott certainly overperformed expectations, finishing with 418 receiving yards (1st on DC) along with three touchdowns (T-1st on DC). His explosiveness was continuously on display, and his yards per catch showed it with 16.7 YPC in 2024.
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DEFENDERS TAKE THE LEAD
Jordan Ta’amu with a PERFECT throw to Ty Scott 🎯 pic.twitter.com/2O8sTQzJ5W
— United Football League (@TheUFL) April 7, 2024
Even with his lack of snaps during the few first weeks of action, Ty still led the Defenders in almost every receiving category.
Final Thoughts
As we continue to see the UFL to NFL pipeline grow, Ty Scott is further proof that spring football works. Scott will join WR Marcus Simms (Michigan) and RB Ricky Person Jr. (Birmingham) as UFL players to take part in Seattle training camp this summer.
Without the national platform…