P.J. Scott

Position:
Offensive Line
Height:
6-2
Weight:
293
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Morris, Okla.
High School:
Morris

2014 (Sr.): Played in 11 games to earn second letter . . . part of an offensive line that blocked for Ball State all-time leading rusher Jahwan Edwards . . . part of an offensive line that ranked in the nation's top-20 in fewest sacks allowed and fewest tackles for loss allowed.

2013 (Jr.): Made first start for Ball State in the season opener vs. Illinois State . . . played in 12 games to earn first letter . . . part of an offensive line that has blocked for record setting seasons by Keith Wenning (quarterback), Willie Snead (wide receiver) and Jahwan Edwards (running back) . . . helped Ball State rank 17th in the nation for fewest sacks allowed with an average of 1.17 per game.

PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Played two seasons at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Junior College . . . started 21 games in two seasons . . . National Junior College Athletic Association All-America Second Team in second season . . . helped the team to the Southwest Junior College Football Conference Championship in 2012 with a 5-1 record . . . all-conference in second season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four letters in football for Coach Larry Crenshaw at Morris H.S. . . . helped team to a 7-5 overall record and a 4-2 conference mark as a senior . . . helped the Eagles to a 28-18 mark in career . . . Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State as a senior . . . all-district as a senior.

PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Lahonda Scott . . . born Dec. 20, 1992, in Okmulgee, Okla. . . . one brother and one sister . . . managed a 3.8 grade-point average on the school's 4.0 scale . . . full name is Patrick James Scott.