Keionte Scott Selected 4th Round By The Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Former Miami Hurricanes defensive back Keionte Scott has been selected to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the No. 117 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Scott will now team back up with first round draft pick Rueben Bain Jr., as they both got selected to join the Buccaneers.

Scott wrapped up his career at Miami after transferring from Auburn. In his senior year, he was dealing with a minor injury, but he was still one of Miami’s top defenders. During his one season In Miami, he tallied 64 tackles, 2 interceptions, 5 passes defended, 2 forced fumbles, and 5 sacks while playing in the secondary.

Scott is considered a steal in this year's NFL draft, as he went later than expected during the selection.

The San Diego, California product is the seventh Miami player to get selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. Francis Mauigoa, Rueben Bain, Akheem Mesidor, Jakobe Thomas, Carson Beck, and Markel Bell all went before Scott.