Tim Scott Signs with Dallas Cowboys

Posted May 3, 2015
Defensive back Tim Scott had hoped to be an NFL late-round draft pick after starting for four seasons at UNC, but was not among the 256 players selected in the seven-round draft. Scott accepted an offer from the Dallas Cowboys. He said the Cowboys, Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions were among the teams that contacted his agent after the draft. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star)

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