University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Adds depth in the offensive backfield.

As A Sophomore (2010): Played in three of the program’s first four games of the season ... Carried 11 times for 68 yards — averaging 6.2 yards per rush — and a score ... Ran twice for 26 yards in opening game against Pikeville (Ky.) ... Had a season-best 40 yards on seven attempts in victory over Edward Waters (Fla.), which included reaching the end zone from 15 yards out midway through the third quarter for the only points of the period ... Had two carries in his final appearance of the year, a win over Kentucky Wesleyan.

As A Redshirt Freshman (2009): Saw action in four games, including three in a row from Oct. 17-Nov. 7 ... Gained 118 yards on 21 attempts, an average of 5.6 yards per carry, to rank fifth on the team in rushing ... Three touchdowns on the ground tied for third on the squad in the category, as he tied for sixth overall in scoring ... One of 10 USA players to record more than 100 all-purpose yards ... Carried eight times for 83 yards and two scores in his collegiate debut against Army Prep, reaching the end zone from 11 yards out on his first-ever attempt ... Gained 22 yards on five attempts in Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy win ... Provided the Jags with their final touchdown on a one-yard run in the fourth quarter in victory over Milford (N.Y.) Academy on Homecoming weekend ... Collected eight yards in Louisburg (N.C.) J.C. win.

High School Highlights: A four-year letterwinner in football at George County High ... Was an all-region selection ... Had 175 yards rushing and three touchdowns in his best game  ... Won the school’s Sportsmanship Award ... Also lettered four times in track and once in basketball.

Personal: Full name is Ryan Denard Scott ... Born Feb. 7, 1990, in Lucedale, Miss. ... Son of Reginald and Denise Scott ... Second of four boys ... Oldest brother, Reginald, played but did not letter in football at Southern Mississippi ... Favorite athletes are Chad Ochocinco, Maurice Jones-Drew and Adrian Peterson ... Favorite musical artist is Alicia Keys ... An exercise science major.