The Indianapolis Colts made it clear they were going to target elite athletes during the 2023 NFL draft, and that narrative was furthered with the selection of safety Daniel Scott in the fifth round.
A 25-year-old rookie, Scott will be competing for the final spot in the safety room. He brings elite athleticism, high character and plenty of special teams experience.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to the pick:
Daniel Scott was drafted with pick 158 of round 5 in the 2023 draft class. He scored a 9.94 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 7 out of 976 FS from 1987 to 2023. https://t.co/mPRMjvY2dx pic.twitter.com/BIIiNtpWMg
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 29, 2023
At 158, Colts go safety: Daniel Scott out of California. I imagine ST coordinator Brian Mason is happy with this one.
via @dpbrugler pic.twitter.com/vITRZCBuok
— Zak Keefer (@zkeefer) April 29, 2023
The #Colts selected Safety Daniel Scott out of California with the 158th pick of the #NFLDraft
My S 8 in this class solid value for him here.
— Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) April 29, 2023
The Colts selected California safety Daniel Scott at No. 158 in the 5th round.
At 6-1 and 208 pounds, he sounds like a good candidate to start on special teams and add depth behind Rodney Thomas II at free safety.
— Nate Atkins (@NateAtkins_) April 29, 2023
Love that the Colts keep drafting elite athletes; Daniel Scott is the best testing safety in the class. Good size and physicality. Played a lot in the box and as an overhang. Great special teamer. Checkout the closing speed: pic.twitter.com/Pdqaic7l41
— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) April 29, 2023
The Colts just picking all my guys, Daniel Scott is another one
— JP Acosta (@acosta32_jp) April 29, 2023
CBS Sports grades the Colts' 5th round pick of Cal safety Daniel Scott with an A-#Cal #GoBears pic.twitter.com/qv0lKSFshn
— BearTerritory.net (@CalBears247) April 29, 2023
Daniel Scott is a freak athlete with solid range at FS. Can come up and play in the box as well. His knock is he's the oldest Safety in class at 24. Good pick for the #Colts who are doing very well.
— The GOAT House (@GoatHouseNFL) April 29, 2023
Daniel Scott to Colts. Good pick.
— Greg Richards (@igglesnut) April 29, 2023
Yeah buddy! #anotherone https://t.co/rZpGi5jVs4
— Armando Avelar (@CoachAvelar) April 30, 2023
Oh yeah they are getting a stud. Daniel Scott to the Colts in round five! https://t.co/0joDTMAFm3
— Write for California (@WriteForCal) April 29, 2023
Yessir!! The president 🫡❤️ https://t.co/yicM6taLVq
— 1️⃣Way Ray (@Raymoney333) April 29, 2023
Y’all cookin this draft ngl https://t.co/NtDc48l3ch
— DQ (@WidowsDominate) April 29, 2023
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Big Fan of Daniel Scott #NFL #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2023 https://t.co/BfL9ptLBWV
— Lasse (@LasseBets) April 29, 2023
This dude is so nice https://t.co/ELxIvCeTxc pic.twitter.com/T86Y2Ip2VG
— Brandon 🙂 (@Brandoniskewlig) April 29, 2023
GO BE GREAT! LET’S GO! @theDScott7 https://t.co/WiBFuEc9Vq
— Coach AB (@AllenBrown_4) April 29, 2023
I like this one we lost McLeod now we have some depth behind Cross https://t.co/feE11YkeKT
— Jay12( Rollin Richardson)(0-0-0) (@Kingjay1215) April 29, 2023
Another RAS monster lol https://t.co/OQfeFkqtzU
— Mullin$ (@_bamzonebro) April 29, 2023
