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Jeff Scott

Position: Assistant Coach/Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator

• Helped the Tigers to a top-25 AP ranking and the ACC Atlantic Division title in his first full season as an assistant coach in 2009. He mentored Jacoby Ford, a Second-Team All-ACC wide receiver who was an NFL draft pick by the Oakland Raiders.
• Took over as Clemson's recruiting coordinator in 2009 and the Tigers put together a top-20 signing class in his first season at the position. Clemson's class was ranked #19 by ESPN.com.
• Youngest member of Clemson's full-time staff at the age of 29. He became a full-time coach on October 13, 2008.
• In the second half of the 2008 season, he coached Aaron Kelly, the ACC's all-time leading receiver.
• Son of Clemson Associate Head Coach Brad Scott, therefore Jeff is a part of the first full-time, father-son coaching combination in Clemson football history.
• One of two Clemson graduates on the staff (Danny Pearman is the other).
• A member of three bowl teams as a player at Clemson from 2000-02. He played in the 2001 Gator Bowl, 2001 Humanitarian Bowl, and 2002 Tangerine Bowl during his Tiger career.
• Noted for his ability as a runner in fake-field-goal situations. He also played wide receiver for the Tigers during that time.
• Had his first full-time college job at Presbyterian College in 2007 as wide receivers coach, then came to Clemson as a graduate assistant in 2008. He moved into full-time status when Head Coach Tommy Bowden resigned at midseason.
• Began his coaching career at Blythewood (SC) High School and won a state title in his first year and the program's first year. It is believed to be the first time that has happened in South Carolina high school football history.