John Scott Jr.

Scott played professionally for the Greensboro Prowlers of the AF2 and the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL before entering the collegiate coaching ranks.

From 2000 to 2001, Scott played for the Greensboro Prowlers of the Af2 league and was named the team's defensive player of the year in 2000.

[3] After his stint at Missouri State, Scott accepted a position as the special teams and defensive line coach for Georgia Southern for three seasons.

During his time with the Eagles, Scott mentored Brent Russell, who was an All-American all three seasons under him and finished as the program's all-time sack leader.

Scott also influenced All-American Roderick Tinsley an All-Southern Conference selection John Douglas during his three seasons in Statesboro.