2010: Played in all 12 games, including one as a starter . . . Recorded a career-high 17 tackles, including 14 solo stops . . . Tallied a career-high six tackles against Troy . . . Posted one tackle for loss and recovered one fumble . . . Recorded multiple tackles in five games.
2009: Played in all 12 games as a true freshman on special teams and as a reserve cornerback . . . Recorded 10 tackles (8 solo, 2 assisted) . . . Posted a season-high two tackles in three different games (vs. Florida International, Florida Atlantic, Middle Tennessee) . . . Posted at least one tackle in seven games.
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity football letterman . . . Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State selection as an athlete in 2008, passing for near 1,200 yards, rushing for 1,200 and accounting for 29 touchdowns . . . As quarterback for Centennial, Scales was responsible for approximately 2,400 total yards as a senior . . . Led the Cougars to an 8-4 record and the second round of the Class 5A state playoffs in 2008 . . . Named All-County and region's MVP as a senior . . . Centennial set school records for consecutive victories, points scored and points allowed . . . Recorded five interceptions from his cornerback position . . . Honor Roll student . . . Also competed in track and basketball at Centennial . . . Has posted a time of 10.79 seconds in the 100 meters . . . Also recruited by Air Force, Navy.
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 17, 1990 . . . Son of Melvin and Gail Scales.
