See photos of the New Orleans Saints No. 201 draft pick, Boston Scott of Louisiana Tech. Draft coverage is presented by Dixie Light.
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Five things to know about Boston Scott, selected by the New Orleans Saints on Saturday in the sixth round with the 201st pick of the 2018 NFL draft.
- Boston Scott is a 5-foot-6 running back from Louisiana Tech.
- Scott rushed 1,047 yards on 183 carries in 2017.
- The Baton Rouge native attended Zachary High School as a three-sport athlete in football, soccer, and track.
- Scott walked-on the football team at Louisiana Tech but received a scholarship in 2016.
- After being diagnosed with Cramp-fasciculation syndrome — a rare muscle condition that leads to involuntary twitching, discomfort and fatigue, Scott was forced to take some time away from football. But he quickly returned to the field and had a career-best season in 2017.
