DAY 3: Keionte Scott drafted by Tampa Bay!

The 2026 NFL Draft continued on Saturday in Pittsburgh.

Miami cornerback Keionte Scott was been selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round with the 116th overall pick.

At 5’-11”/193, Keionte, a San Diego native, transferred to Miami in 2025

and went on to earn All-ACC Second Team honors. He posted 64 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, five sacks, two interceptions that were both returned for touchdowns, two forced fumbles and five pass breakups in 14 games.

Keionte is the seventh Miami Hurricane selected in the draft, joining Francis Mauigoa (1st round, New York Giants), Rueben Bain (1st round, Tampa Bay), Akheem Mesidor (1st round, Los Angeles Chargers), Carson Beck (3rd round, Arizona), Markel Bell (3rd round, Philadelphia) and Jakobe Thomas (3rd round, Minnesota).

NFL.com analysis:

"Scott's play style and tackle production resemble that of a Will linebacker. He's edgy and urgent near the line with an ability to slip or play off of blocks. He can snuff out run plays before they get started. Scott lacks ball production due to inconsistent break anticipation and route squeeze, but he can twitch-and-trigger to close windows, wrap and finish. He keeps yards after contact to a minimum. Scott's blitz talent off the edge makes him a value-added rusher. He's an older prospect and needs to play in a scheme that allows him to keep his eyes forward, but Scott's football character should make him a team favorite as a starting nickel back.”

Congratulations Keionte!

GO CANES!