Bartholomew Edward Scott (born August 18, 1980)[1] is an American sports analyst and former professional football player.

After playing college football for the Southern Illinois Salukis, he was signed by the NFL's Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2002.

Scott attended Southeastern High School in Detroit, coached by Drake Wilkins, where he played running back and linebacker on the football team.

[3] During July workouts for a Michigan high school all-star game, Scott was impressive on the field, catching the interest of coach Bryan Masi.

"[3] During his senior year, Scott led the team with 127 tackles and 5.5 sacks; earning first-team All-Gateway conference honors.

[6] Scott signed a three-year, $13.5 million contract extension with the Ravens, turning down an offer from the Cleveland Browns.

[6] On December 3, 2007, Scott was penalized twice for unsportsmanlike conduct in the fourth quarter of the Monday Night Football game against the New England Patriots.

[10] After the Jets defeated the New England Patriots in an AFC Divisional Playoff game on January 16, 2011, ESPN's Sal Paolantonio approached Scott for an interview.

On January 1, 2012, the day after the Jets missed the playoffs after losing their last 3 games, Scott was fined $10,000 for showing an obscene gesture in front of a cameraman while in the locker room.

[15] Later that month, Scott verbally attacked fans after the Jets gave up 35 second quarter points in a 49–19 blowout loss to New England.

In December 2021, Scott advocated for the Baltimore Ravens to injure Joe Burrow in future games after they lost to the Cincinnati Bengals 41–21.

[22][23] In November 2017, Scott was named as the replacement, along with Chris Carlin and Maggie Gray, for long-time WFAN host Mike Francesa during the afternoon drive.

In January 2020, alongside Alan Hahn, Scott launched a local show for ESPN New York in the mid-day slot previously occupied by Stephen A. Smith.

Scott grew up relatively poor in the violence-filled and drug-infested neighborhood of Hurlbut Street on the east side of Detroit.

[3][24] In spite of this, Scott received guidance from multiple sources including his parents, Dorita Adams and Bart Capers and other family members.

[4][6] Scott has also dedicated money to his former neighborhood, buying a plot of land to build a playground near his grandmother's home[3][24] in addition to providing equipment and speaking with students at his alma mater, Southeastern High School.