Scott was a four-year starter, 1971–74, and was twice named (1973 and 1974) All-CIAA and NCAA Division II All-American, becoming the first player from Virginia Union University to receive this honor.
The "Dirty Dozen" rookie class didn't include linebacker Mike Hegman, who was drafted that year but did not arrive until 1976 or rookie free agent quarterback Jim Zorn, who made the team, but was later cut to make room for running back Preston Pearson, who had just been released by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Steady and rarely penalized, he emerged as one of the top guards in the league during the late 70s and early 80s and together with Pat Donovan formed one of the best left-side tandems in the NFL.
"[2] Among his memorable moments, he and Tom Rafferty teamed on the block that cleared the way for Dorsett's 99-yard run against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football in 1983.
Scott also caught Roger Staubach's final career pass, in a playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams in 1979, but as an offensive lineman, he was ruled an ineligible receiver and the Cowboys were penalized, negating the play.