Zavier Scott (born July 17, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the UConn Huskies and Maine Black Bears.
Early life Scott was born July 17, 1999, at the United States Army base Fort Hood in Texas. His father served in the Army, and the family moved several times during Scott's childhood, including to Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and Germany. While attending Vilseck High School in Vilseck, Germany, Scott had the opportunity to play American football against U.S. military base teams across Europe.
College career Scott played college football for the Connecticut Huskies in 2017; he redshirted his freshman season. Playing both running back and wide receiver, he played in ten games in 2018 and four games in 2019.
Scott transferred to play for the Maine Black Bears starting with the 2020 season, which took place in spring of 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, playing in two games that season. He played in 11 games in both 2021 and 2022. While playing running back and wide receiver, Scott was also a kick returner at Maine, and additionally took snaps at tight end and as a quarterback in the Wildcat formation. In 2022, he was named third-team all-Colonial Athletic Association Football Conference as a fullback/halfback.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts After going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, Scott signed with the Indianapolis Colts on April 29, 2023. He signed to the Colts' practice squad on October 17. On November 12, the Colts defeated the New England Patriots in the team's first-ever game played in Germany, where Scott graduated from high school; Germany native Marcel Dabo, who played safety for the Colts, was present for the game as well.
Scott signed a reserve/futures contract with the Colts on January 8, 2024. He was waived on August 27, 2024.
Minnesota Vikings On August 29, 2024, Scott signed with the Minnesota Vikings practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2025. Scott earned a place on the Vikings' 53-man roster after the 2025 preseason, signing a one-year, $840,000 contract and becoming one of two former Maine Black Bears players on active NFL rosters. In 2025, he played on special teams and in a reserve role behind Aaron Jones and Jordan Mason. On March 9, 2026, Scott re-signed with the Vikings. He was waived on August 30.
Chicago Bears On September 1, 2026, Scott was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad.
NFL career statistics
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Y/G Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2025 MIN 16 0 32 114 3.6 7.1 11 0 14 98 7.0 20 1 2 1 Total 16 0 32 114 3.6 7.1 11 0 14 98 7.0 20 1 2 1
Personal life Scott married sprint car driver McKenna Haase in March 2025.
References
External links Maine Black Bears bio UConn Huskies bio Chicago Bears bio