CFL Toronto Argonauts

Former Bengals quarterback Scott Covington signs with double blue

Published on March 1, 2005 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Toronto Argonauts News Release


Mississauga – The Toronto Argonauts Football Club is pleased to announce that former NFL quarterback Scott Covington has signed with the club. Covington comes to the Boatmen after spending time with the Cincinnati Bengals, the St. Louis Rams and most recently the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 29-year old was originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round (45th Overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft, just 18 picks after current Argo QB Michael Bishop. Other CFL notables who were also taken in that draft class include Winnipeg's Wane McGarity, Montreal's Marc Megna and Hamilton's Craig Yeast. A more extensive list is available at the bottom of this release.

In 1995, Covington left his hometown of Fresno, California and traveled east where he was recruited to play for the renowned University of Miami Hurricanes football program. Known throughout the NFL for his acute intelligence, Covington matured into the starting QB role in his senior season and led the Hurricanes to the 1998 Micron Bowl Championship where he was named game MVP.

Scott Covington

QB, 6'2", 217 lbs

Miami

Born: January 17, 1976

Fresno, CA

2004: Did not play football.

2003: Re-signed by St. Louis February 5...released by St. Louis on July 23...signed with the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL) on August 19...waived by Kansas City August 26.

2002: Released by Cincinnati on August 27...signed with the St. Louis Rams (NFL) on October 2...dressed in one game completed 2 of 5 pass attempts for 7 yards...released on November 28.

2001: Waived by Bengals on September 10...re-signed December 20 when backup QB Akili Smith fell to injury...did not play in remaining three contests.

2000: Inactive as Cincinnati's third quarterback for 15 games...dressed vs. Pittsburgh November 26.

1999: Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 7th Round (245th Overall)...dressed in three games for the Bengals and completed 4 of 5 attempts for 23 yards...made NFL debut in fourth quarter at Tennessee on September 12, completed only pass attempt for four-yards.

College: Started 12 of 35 games during his career at Miami, completed 281 of 497 passes for 3,862 yards, 29 touchdowns, 15 interceptions, and a long of 85...played behind Ryan Clement for most of career as Hurricane, earned starting job as senior...1998: Started all 11 games, completing 159 of 270 for 2,301 yards, 19 touchdowns, and eight interceptions...led team to 9-4 record, including a win over North Carolina State in MicronPC Bowl where he earned game MVP honours...1997: Played in nine games as junior, completing 27 of 60 passes for 318 yards with one interception...1996: Played in eight games as sophomore, with one start...completed 73 of 125 passes for 919 yards with four touchdowns, four interceptions, and a career-long pass of 85 yards...1995: Played in seven games as freshman, completing 22 of 42 passes for 324 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions...redshirted as true freshman.

Personal: Attended Dana Hills High School in Dana Point, CA...Earned all-America honours from Blue Chip Illustrated and SuperPrep...hobbies include surfing and skiing...drafted in same year and round as Michael Bishop...graduated with sports management degree.

Other CFL notables also drafted in 1999 NFL Draft

45th Cleveland, Rahim Abdullah (FA)

98th Cincinnati, Craig Yeast (Hamilton)

118th Dallas, Wane McGarity (Winnipeg)

183rd NY Jets, Marc Megna (Montreal)

221st Cleveland, Sulecio Sanford (Calgary)

227th New England, Michael Bishop (Toronto)

233rd Jacksonville, Autry Denson (FA)

240th Tampa Bay, Darnell McDonald (Montreal)

The 2004 Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts are North America's oldest professional football club, having celebrated their 130th anniversary in 2003. The Toronto Argonauts have 15 Grey Cup championships to their credit. To purchase 2005 season tickets or to get more information about season ticket packages, please contact the sales team at (416) 341-ARGO. Full roster details are available at www.argonauts.ca.

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