Scott Starks

Scott Starks
No. 20, 31
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1983-06-27) June 27, 1983 (age 42)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight176 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High schoolHazelwood East (St. Louis)
CollegeWisconsin
NFL draft2005: 3rd round, 87th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles73
Forced fumbles2
Pass deflections6
Interceptions2
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Scott Starks (born July 23, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2005 NFL draft with the 87th overall pick.[1] Jason Fletcher of B&F Sports was his agent. He is known for recovering a Kyle Orton fumble and running it back for a touchdown to help the Wisconsin Badgers defeat the Purdue Boilermakers in the 2004 season.[2] Starks was also a track star at the Wisconsin, where he competed in the 100 meters, posting a personal best of 10.64 seconds.

References

  1. ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Badgers dig out of hole with late fumble return". Spokesman.com. Associated Press. October 17, 2004. Retrieved June 23, 2025.