Daniel Scott

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	INT	PD	Tkl
Career		4	—	—	2
2025		4	0	0	2

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Colts locked up Daniel Scott for four years at just $1M per season, and this B+ CVI represents excellent value for depth insurance at safety. Scott's production profile as a depth piece aligns perfectly with his below-market salary, creating a cost-effective hedge against injuries in Indianapolis's secondary. At 26 years old, he's entering his prime developmental window where special teams contributors often evolve into meaningful defensive snaps, making the four-year term shrewd roster planning. The minimal $0.3M guarantee keeps the financial risk negligible while the back-loaded structure suggests the Colts view him as more than just a camp body. This deal exemplifies smart cap management — securing a reliable depth player at a fraction of what starting-caliber safeties command, giving the front office flexibility to allocate resources elsewhere while maintaining secondary depth that could prove invaluable over a four-year span.

Performance Analysis

Daniel Scott earns a D- for the Colts at safety, a young player who has been unable to earn consistent snaps in Indianapolis's secondary. Scott has been used primarily on special teams, and his defensive appearances have not been encouraging. His coverage instincts and processing speed are below what the Colts need from their safeties. Indianapolis has been building their defense with younger talent, and Scott is on the periphery of that plan. He needs a strong offseason to change his trajectory heading into next year.