Elite 2024 CB Aaron Scott Jr. names Top 5

Elite 2024 cornerback Aaron Scott Jr. of Springfield (OH) High has narrowed his list to five schools.

The 6-foot-1, 180 pounder is down to the following: Ohio State, Penn State, Tennessee, Michigan, and Oregon.

In a previous interview with On3, Scott discussed his finalists

Oregon– Has been my dream school since elementary. I would always stay up to watch them.

Michigan– Their defense is very aggressive, which is the defense I see myself playing in. Their db coach and others coaches are recruiting me very hard, if not the hardest, and I see they are building a solid 24 class right now.

Ohio State– I grew up watching them with my family and the db coach is recruiting me hard. He’s making it feel like home and they are doing something special with the 24 class now.

Penn State– They are really developing players.

Tennessee– Great atmosphere and they have a different vibe. Their coaches show a lot of love.

Aaron Scott Jr. Scouting Summary

“Fluid corner prospect who is a master of staying in phase and contending at the catch point. Stands in at nearly 6-foot, 165 pounds with a 6-foot-5 wingspan. Ran an electronically-timed 4.67 40-yard dash and a 4.35 shuttle during the spring camp circuit prior to his junior season. Jumped a 5-foot-8 high jump during his sophomore track and field season. Does a phenomenal job of playing through receivers’ hands. Explosive hooper on the basketball court. Should fill out his frame with natural physical development. One of the younger prospects in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Scott ranks as the No. 37 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 4 cornerback and the No. 1 player in the state of Ohio.

He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $165K. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Personal Life (via On3 Database)

“Aaron Scott prides himself on being a lockdown cover corner, and he “loves it” when opponents attempt to throw his way. They rarely did in 2022, but he still managed to pick off the ball five times and return those interceptions for 104 yards and two scores. He also had seven pass breakups and recovered a fumble as a junior. Scott would go on to earn all-area, all-region and all-state honors in 2022 and play a key role in helping Springfield (Ohio) High School play for a state title. “It’s a blessing to be where I am today,” Scott told Rivals.com. “My dad (Aaron Scott Sr.) and my teammates are always telling me to enjoy the experience, so that’s what my focus has been on. Enjoying it. Getting better. Being a great leader and making an impact.” Away from football, Scott reports a 4.0 GPA.”