Courtesy of Indiana Football
Tabor Academy 2027 defensive back Brady Scott has decided where he will be playing college football. Scott committed to the University of Indiana on Sunday.
Scott, a 6-foot, 195-pound hard-safety had 15 Power Four offers and chose Indiana over schools like Iowa, Louisville, Penn State, Boston College, and Wisconsin.
According to 24/7, Scott is on track to become Indiana’s first high school signee from the state of Massachusetts since 2010.
Scott is an elite level talent. Here’s what makes him an FBS talent.
Downhill Agility and Elite Ball Skills
While some recruiting services list him as an “athlete” due to his versatile background at wide receiver and safety, the Hoosiers recruited Scott strictly as a safety.
A look at his junior season tape reveals a defender who thrives on physicality and natural instincts. Last fall, Scott racked up 59 tackles, 7 pass break-ups, 3 interceptions, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery for Tabor Academy.
In-the-Box Presence
Scott plays at his best when tracking the ball downhill. He possesses a sturdy, college-ready frame at 195 pounds, showing the willingness to fill gaps and frame up ball-carriers with a wide base in the run game.
Anticipation and Eyes
His background on offense pays major dividends in coverage. He reads the quarterback’s eyes efficiently, dissects plays quickly, and has shown elite ball skills when making a play at its highest point.
“He’s a kid who wants to be coached really hard,” Tabor Academy head coach Jeff Moore told 247Sports. “He’s got elite ball skills for a defensive back. Extremely physical in the run game. I think he plays fast, physical football.”
Why the Hoosiers?
For Scott, the decision came down to two major factors: consistency and developmental culture.
Indiana safeties coach Ola Adams identified Scott early in the cycle, building a deeply personal connection that was solidified during an official visit to Bloomington in late April. While in town, Scott spent significant time with current IU players to get a breakdown of Curt Cignetti’s weekly preparation and strict cultural expectations.
Ultimately, Indiana’s track record of maximizing talent—combined with their status as an elite national contender—made Bloomington the ideal destination.
“They were one of my first offers and have been the most consistent with the love they’ve shown, even since the national championship victory,” Scott said of the staff.
With Scott on board, Cignetti and his staff continue to prove that the Hoosiers can walk into any region in the country, sell a blue-collar developmental vision, and beat out traditional powerhouses for high-end defensive talent.