He played college football for Georgia, and was selected by the Dolphins in the seventh round of the 1970 NFL draft.

In 1967, Scott was named first-team All-SEC defensive back by the Associated Press, and in 1968 again in both the AP and the UPI.

[7] Scott left the University of Georgia after his Junior year to go to Canada and play professional football in the CFL.

[8] Scott began his professional career in 1969 in the Canadian Football League as a flanker and kick returner with the BC Lions.

[9] In his one season with the Lions he played in 11 games caught 35 passes for 596 yards and three touchdowns, all marks which were good for second best or tied for second best on the team.

The following year, he recorded seven interceptions and 318 punt return yards, helping the team reach Super Bowl VI, which they lost 24–3 to the Dallas Cowboys.

[15] The Professional Football Researchers Association named Scott to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2007.

[4] Scott had a falling out with at the time Miami Dolphins Head Coach Don Shula which eventually resulted in his trade to the Washington Redskins and lasted well into his retirement.

Many years later, the two reconciled, and Scott later attended his Miami Dolphins Honor Roll enshrinement as well as Super Bowl 50.

[23] He is one of at least 345 NFL players to be diagnosed after death with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which is caused by repeated hits to the head.

[26] Memorabilia from Scott's personal collection, including his Super Bowl rings, were sold at auction, as per his final wishes.