Mike Scurlock
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Born: | Tucson, Arizona | February 26, 1972
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Career information | |
Position(s) | Defensive back |
College | Arizona |
NFL draft | 1995 / Round: 5 / Pick: 140 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1995–1998 | St. Louis Rams |
1999 | Carolina Panthers |
Michael Lee Scurlock Jr. (born February 26, 1972) is a former American football player and coach. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) with the St. Louis Rams from 1995 to 1998 and the Carolina Panthers in 1999.
Early years[]
Born in Tucson, Arizona, Scurlock attended Sunnyside High School and later transferred to Cholla High School. He played college football at the University of Arizona, where he graduated with a B.A. in media arts.
Scurlock, nicknamed "Scurry," had 67 tackles as a freshman after redshirt year. In his sophomore year, he had nine tackles versus UCLA. He played seven games at nickelback his junior year and was Super Sleeper choice by Poor Man's Guide to the NFL Draft as a senior. He was All-Arizona at running back. He lettered four times each in football and track.
NFL career[]
In the 1995 NFL Draft, the Arizona standout was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round (140th pick overall). He went to the Carolina Panthers in 1999. After five seasons in the NFL, he retired on January 2, 2000.
See also[]
- List of St. Louis Rams players
- List of Carolina Panthers players
External links[]
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- 1972 births
- Living people
- American football defensive backs
- Arizona Wildcats football players
- Carolina Panthers players
- St. Louis Rams players
- High school football coaches in South Carolina
- Players of American football from Tucson, Arizona