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We are diving into some fantasy football content this offseason as we look to bring in all sorts of football fans to Bucs Wire. While offensive players often dominate fantasy football discussions, IDP leagues continue to grow in popularity, offering another way for fans to enjoy the game.
We will start with some rookie profiles and how they fit into the landscape of the teams that drafted them. Next up is Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Keionte Scott.
Scott took the long road to the NFL, spending four seasons at Auburn before transferring to Miami for his final collegiate season. His versatility became his calling card, lining up at outside corner, nickel, and safety while developing into one of the most physical defensive backs in college football. Scott's aggressive run support, ability to blitz off the edge, and willingness to do the dirty work made him an intriguing Day 3 selection for Tampa Bay, where his skill set fits naturally into Todd Bowles' aggressive defensive philosophy.
Projections provided by Mase Riney of Fantasy In Frames.
Scott may not open the season as Tampa Bay's starting nickel defender, but his skill set gives him a realistic path to earning snaps throughout the year. Bowles values defensive backs who can blitz, tackle, and play multiple positions, and Scott checks all three boxes. His experience at corner, nickel, and safety gives the coaching staff flexibility to move him around depending on the matchup.
The Buccaneers also love to attack offenses with pressure from every level of the defense. Scott produced five sacks during his final college season because of his timing and aggressiveness as a blitzer, traits that fit naturally into Bowles' scheme. While those blitz opportunities may be limited early behind Jacob Parrish, they could eventually carve out a sub-package role if he proves himself on special teams.
His biggest obstacle is opportunity. Parrish enters the season as the clear favorite to handle the majority of the nickel snaps, while veterans like Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith already occupy versatile roles in the secondary. That leaves Scott fighting for rotational work rather than immediate fantasy relevance.
Scott is more of a dynasty stash than a redraft target entering his rookie season. The athletic traits, physicality, and positional versatility are all intriguing, but the current depth chart makes it difficult to project enough defensive snaps for reliable fantasy production in 2026.
If injuries strike or Scott earns a larger defensive package later in the season, he has the skill set to capitalize on the opportunity. For now, however, fantasy managers should view him as a player to monitor on the waiver wire rather than someone to draft in standard IDP redraft leagues. His long-term fit in Tampa Bay remains appealing, but patience will likely be required before the fantasy production follows.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: IDP Rookie Profile: Keionte Scott in Redraft Leagues
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We will start with some rookie profiles and how they fit into the landscape of the teams that drafted them. Next up is Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive back Keionte Scott.
Scott took the long road to the NFL, spending four seasons at Auburn before transferring to Miami for his final collegiate season. His versatility became his calling card, lining up at outside corner, nickel, and safety while developing into one of the most physical defensive backs in college football. Scott's aggressive run support, ability to blitz off the edge, and willingness to do the dirty work made him an intriguing Day 3 selection for Tampa Bay, where his skill set fits naturally into Todd Bowles' aggressive defensive philosophy.
Depth Chart Situation
- Keionte Scott
- Kemon Hall
Defensive Players Around Him
- Jacob Parrish
- Benjamin Morrison
- Tykee Smith
- Antoine Winfield Jr.
- Yaya Diaby
- Vita Vea
2026 Stat Projections
Projections provided by Mase Riney of Fantasy In Frames.
- 18 Total Tackles
- 1 Tackle For Loss
- 0 Sacks
- 0 Forced Fumbles
- 0 Fumble Recoveries
- 0 Interceptions
- 2 Pass Deflections
- 30 Fantasy Points
Reason to Believe in Keionte Scott in 2026: Built for Todd Bowles' defense
Scott may not open the season as Tampa Bay's starting nickel defender, but his skill set gives him a realistic path to earning snaps throughout the year. Bowles values defensive backs who can blitz, tackle, and play multiple positions, and Scott checks all three boxes. His experience at corner, nickel, and safety gives the coaching staff flexibility to move him around depending on the matchup.
The Buccaneers also love to attack offenses with pressure from every level of the defense. Scott produced five sacks during his final college season because of his timing and aggressiveness as a blitzer, traits that fit naturally into Bowles' scheme. While those blitz opportunities may be limited early behind Jacob Parrish, they could eventually carve out a sub-package role if he proves himself on special teams.
His biggest obstacle is opportunity. Parrish enters the season as the clear favorite to handle the majority of the nickel snaps, while veterans like Antoine Winfield Jr. and Tykee Smith already occupy versatile roles in the secondary. That leaves Scott fighting for rotational work rather than immediate fantasy relevance.
2026 Outlook
Scott is more of a dynasty stash than a redraft target entering his rookie season. The athletic traits, physicality, and positional versatility are all intriguing, but the current depth chart makes it difficult to project enough defensive snaps for reliable fantasy production in 2026.
If injuries strike or Scott earns a larger defensive package later in the season, he has the skill set to capitalize on the opportunity. For now, however, fantasy managers should view him as a player to monitor on the waiver wire rather than someone to draft in standard IDP redraft leagues. His long-term fit in Tampa Bay remains appealing, but patience will likely be required before the fantasy production follows.
This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: IDP Rookie Profile: Keionte Scott in Redraft Leagues
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