Georgia State University Athletics

AT GEORGIA STATE: Hard-working defender who has earned playing time as a special teams standout ... Made history when he had the first punt block for a touchdown in Georgia State annals against Jacksonville State. The 3-yard touchdown sparked a fourth-quarter comeback in a game the Panthers would lose in overtime ... Joined the program in 2012 after transferring from Shorter University in Rome, Ga.

AT SHORTER: Played two seasons (2010-11) at Shorter ... Honorable mention all-conference as a running back in 2011 ... Shorter's leading rusher in 2011 with 747 yards (6.5 yards per carry) and five touchdowns in nine games ... Had a 91-yard touchdown run against Union College on Nov. 5, 2011 ... Added 337 yards (5.9 ypc) and five TD in six games in 2010 ... Played for Shorter against GSU in the Panthers inaugural game on Sept. 2, 2010 but did not carry the ball.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at Toombs County High, where he played running back, quarterback and defensive back ... All-region honoree ... Rushed for 900 yards and six touchdowns as a senior.

PERSONAL: Full name is Craig Leon Scott Jr. ... Born July 28, 1992 ... Son of Craig, Sr., and Tammy Scott.