- Scott Conover
NFL player
|DateOfBirth=Birth date and age|1968|9|27|mf=y
Birthplace=Neptune, New Jersey
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College=Purdue University
Position=Guard, Tackle
number=76
DraftedYear=1991
DraftedRound=5 / Pick 118
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years=1991-1996
teams=Detroit Lions
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DatabaseFootball=CONOVSCO01Kelsey Scott Conover (born
September 27 ,1968 inNeptune, New Jersey ) is a former professional football player.A native of
Freehold, New Jersey , Scott graduated from Freehold Borough HS and went on to attend and play football forPurdue University inIndiana . While at Purdue Scott was a defensive lineman for his first three seasons before being moved to offensive tackle. After only one season on the offensive line he was drafted into the NFL in the fifth round. He played six seasons in the NFL as offensive tackle for theDetroit Lions .Upon retirement, Scott wrote
Can I Play Too? , a children's tale which was inspired by his own personal experiences. As a highly decorated athlete and humanitarian, Scott has been numerously awarded with distinctions for his efforts to the advancement of young people’s lives and futures.Most recently, Scott is an accomplished personal chef, having graduated from the Art Institute of New York City (formerly known as the New York Restaurant School) in 2007.
Scott is also a national spokesperson for
Nutrisystem as part of their "Get Back in the Game" campaign led byDan Marino . The opportunity, which has positively impacted his own dietary regimen, has inspired Scott to place an emphasis on developing healthier meal options for his clients.Scott is also a member of the National Football League Retired Players Association.
Scott is currently working at the Perth Amboy High School in Perth Amboy, New Jersey as the ISS (in school suspension) teacher and football coach.
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