Perhaps it should come as no surprise that a team coached by former longtime wide receiver Reggie Barlow has five players from that position currently on NFL rosters. The D.C. Defenders hold that distinction after their latest alum, Ty Scott, has signed on to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad after spending the entire summer with the team before being released at final cuts. It was a familiar fate for the Missouri State standout, who was let go by the Kansas City Chiefs a year ago in the same scenario. This time, however, Scott has done enough to get another shot. However, with constant change on the back end of NFL rosters weekly, his current standing may not last long. Based on NCAA data, over 98% of all college football players don't make NFL teams. Getting an opportunity and potentially making it on the pro level becomes much more challenging if you are a small school undrafted player. The existence of leagues like the XFL, USFL and now UFL have opened up a new pathway to the grandest football league o
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