Graduate Student (2025): Returned for fifth-year to lead the middle of ESU's defense... Led the Warriors with 60.0 total tackles and was second on the team with 35 solo tackles... Recorded a fumble recovery against Pace (9/4)... Tallied a solo TFL and half sack against Gannon (9/13)... Registered a solo sack and his second career interception at West Chester (10/4)... Reached double-digit tackles with nine solo and one assist against Shepherd (10/25).
Redshirt Senior (2024): In his final year anchoring the defense, Khalil Scott delivered a reliable presence for the Warriors, finishing with 32 total tackles, including 19 solo stops. He opened the year strong with a season-high 8 tackles at Edinboro (Aug. 29) and followed that up with impactful games against Kutztown (Sept. 28) and Lock Haven (Oct. 26), where he registered 7 and 6 tackles respectively. Scott forced a fumble in the Kutztown game and added 2 pass breakups in the Lock Haven matchup, showcasing both physicality and awareness. Scott’s consistency throughout the season made him a cornerstone of the linebacker unit. Whether wrapping up ball carriers or dropping into coverage, he displayed veteran poise each week.
Redshirt Junior (2023): Appeared in 5 games, missing time due to injury … contributed 26 tackles including 15 solo tackles… career-high 8 solo tackles at Shepherd (11/4) … also recorded eight tackles against Slippery Rock in NCAA Playoffs ... recorded first career interception against California (Pa.) (11/11) ... forced two fumbles at Shepherd.
Junior (2022): Missed season due to injury.
Sophomore (2021): Appeared in all 11 games and made four starts… posted 21 tackles with a pair of pass deflections ... season-best five tackles against Slippery Rock and Mercyhurst
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Freshman (2020): Season canceled due to COVID-19
Background: Maryland Crab Bowl All-Star Game selection ... Baltimore Touchdown Club All-Star Game participant ... earned all-county and all-division accolades ... helped Milford Mills to three county championships ... HS teammate with fellow Warrior Makai Booker ... honor roll student ... plans to major in exercise science ... aspires to play professionally.
Terwilliger on Scott: "Khalil is the total package. He can run, tackle, shed blocks and cover. His versatility opens a new dimension of our playbook. Look out for Khalil on the edge making plays."
