Orlando Scandrick

Orlando Scandrick is an NFL cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cowboys in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. The former Boise State standout, who left college after only three years, has served as the nickel cornerback since his rookie season. Scandrick briefly rotated starts with Mike Jenkins for the starting cornerback spot opposite Terence Newman at the beginning of the 2009 season before settling back into the nickel cornerback role.

In 2008, Scandrick finished his rookie season with 36 tackles – tops among rookies – one sack and five pass breakups in 16 games played with two starts. He also added 12 special teams tackles – good for fifth on the team and best among rookies. The Cowboys rising star had a stellar 2009 with 54 tackles, one sack, one tackle for loss, a quarterback pressure, one interception, seven pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Scandrick notched a career-best nine tackles at New Orleans on December 19th, 2009 and registered three tackles in his first playoff appearance – against Philadelphia on January 9th, 2010 in the Wildcard Playoff Game. The Cowboys cornerback is also a great guy off the field and is involved in the Make A Wish Foundation, Salvation Army and many other organizations. Scandrick’s speed and playmaking abilities make for a bright future in the National Football League.