Former Panther Jaleel Scott up for award

Former Panther Jaleel Scott up for award

Former Ellsworth Community College football standout Jaleel Scott has been in the spotlight for his impressive season so far with the New Mexico State football team.

An announcement was made on Wednesday, Oct. 11, that Scott has been added to the 2017 Biletnikoff Award Watch List by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TCQ) Foundation, Inc. The wide receiver was one of only nine players added to the list.

The Biletnikoff Award is in its 24th year and recognizes outstanding receivers in college football. The selection committee for the award comprises college football journalists, commentators, past award winners, and former coaches and players.

So far in his 2017 season, Scott has 41 receptions for a total of 595 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Scott played for the Panthers in 2015 and is from Rock Hill, SC.