Chad Scott was drafted No. 24 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 108 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4116th at Maryland
The pick
How Chad Scott came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4116th among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3893% of career value
- Final season
- 20069 years after the draft
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Chad Scott.
LSU
Houston
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Other DB picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chad Scott in the 1997 NFL Draft
Chad Scott is a Defensive back out of Maryland selected No. 24 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1997 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Chad Scott drafted?
Chad Scott was selected No. 24 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/chad-scott.
What college did Chad Scott play for?
Chad Scott played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Chad Scott's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/chad-scott.