The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Miami CB Keionte Scott with the No. 116 overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.
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.