Scott Radecic

Jude Scott Radecic (born June 14, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for twelve seasons in the National Football League (NFL).

Scott Radecic
No. 97, 95, 52
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1962-06-14) June 14, 1962
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:Brentwood (PA)
College:Penn State
NFL draft:1984 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:674
Sacks:7.0
Interceptions:8
Fumbles:7

Radecic was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and played scholastically at suburban Brentwood High School, graduating in 1980.[1] He played college football at Penn State University.[2]

As a junior, Radecic was a member of their consensus national champion team. He was also honored as both a first-team All-American (GNS),[3] and an Academic All-American.[4] His senior year, he was named to the All-American second-team by Football News.[5]

Radecic was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft.[6] He was with the Chiefs for three years (1984–86), then had another three-year stint with the Buffalo Bills (1987–89), and finally spent six years with the Indianapolis Colts (1990–95). He recorded 7 career sacks, 7 fumble recoveries, and 8 interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown.[7]

His brother Keith also played at Penn State and in the NFL for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1987.

Scott is currently a Senior Principal at Populous, where he serves as the principal in charge of projects in collegiate sports, the NFL and elite athletic training facilities.

References
  1. "Scott Radecic Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. "Scott Radecic Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  3. Joel Buchsbaum (November 25, 1982). "Elway, Walker head Gannett all-star squad". Poughkeepsie (NY) Journal. p. 51 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Jim Carlson (August 25, 1983). "Scott Radecic:Linebacker's Fame Doesn't Bother Him". Centre Daily Times (State College (PA). p. C-7 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "All-America". The Sioux City Journal. November 30, 1983. p. C2. Retrieved February 26, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  7. "Scott Radecic Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on April 25, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
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