Scott McKillop made his presence felt on special teams leading the team with 31 special teams tackles. He also provided depth at ILB.
Scott McKillop made his presence felt on special teams leading the team with 31 special teams tackles. He also provided depth at ILB.
2009 HIGHLIGHTS:
•Led the team with 31 special teams tackles.
•Posted 3 special teams tackles in his 1st NFL game at Arz. (9/13).
•Tallied a career-high 5 special teams tackles vs. Sea. (9/20).
•Led the team with 4 special teams tackles at Min. (9/27).
•Recovered a fumble on a muffed punt by CB Quincy Butler in the endzone for his 1st career TD vs. StL (10/4).
•Made his debut on defense, registering 3 tackles at Hou. (10/25).
•Registered 3 special teams tackles at Ind. (11/1).
GOLDMINE:
Scott isn’t the only McKillop who has succeeded in the field of sports. His brother, Chris played football with Scott at Pittsburgh, lining up in front of his brother at defensive end. Scott’s other brother, Robert, was a heavyweight wrestler in high school, which Scott participated in as well.
PERSONAL:
•Played LB and FB at Kiski Area HS, finishing his career with 332 tackles; both stand as Kiski Area team records. Led team to three consecutive playoff berths while rushing for 1,121 yds. and 14 TDs over his final two seasons.
•A standout wrestler, finished his senior season as the state runner-up (215-pound division) with a 38-1 record (109-10 career record). Also advanced to the track and field championships in the shotput and discus.
•Brother, Chris, started at DE for Pittsburgh (2004-07). Brother, Robert, was a heavyweight wrestler at Slippery Rock.
•Majored in Business/Marketing.
•Interned in the special events department of the Pittsburgh Pirates.