Quick Info
| Profession | Professional football punter |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 30/10/1995 |
| Age | 30 years |
| Birthplace | Denver, Colorado, USA |
Latest News about J.K. Scott
21/08/2026
J.K. Scott drew attention during the Chargers' preseason buildup after a return touchdown sequence against the Arizona Cardinals highlighted a missed tackling effort on his part. The play led to criticism and comments from head coach Jim Harbaugh, who said Scott needs to be prepared to make the tackle when in that situation.
10/03/2025
The Los Angeles Chargers re-signed J.K. Scott to a two-year contract worth $6 million, keeping him as their punter heading into the 2025 league year. The deal reflected his value to the team after a strong 2024 season in which he averaged 46.7 yards per punt and placed many kicks inside the 20-yard line.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | John Kimball Scott III |
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| Known As | J.K. Scott |
| Current Team | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Sport | American football |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
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| Weight | 208 lbs |
| Position | Punter |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Alabama |
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Personal Life
| High School | Mullen High School |
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Career
| NFL Draft | 2018 NFL Draft, Round 5, Pick 172 by the Green Bay Packers |
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| College Career | Played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide from 2014 to 2017 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was a two-star recruit coming out of high school. | |
| 2. He initially grew up playing soccer before focusing on football. | |
| 3. He handled kickoff duties for Alabama in addition to punting. |