Scott Allen Shanle (born November 23, 1979) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Rams, Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints. He played college football at the University of Nebraska. Early years Shanle attended St. Edward High School, where he played eight-man football as a running back and defensive back. After having a 3-6 record in his freshman season, his team went 29-3 over final three seasons. As a senior, he earned All-State and Player of the Year honors. In track he ran the 100, 200 and 4x100 meter relay. He set school records in both the 100M and 200M with times of 10.67 and 22.3 seconds. He also earned varsity letters in basketball. College career Shanle walked-on at the University of Nebraska and earned a football scholarship after he redshirted in the fall of 1998. As a redshirt freshman in 1999, he appeared in every game, mainly as the up-front blocker on the punt return team. As a sophomore in 2000, he played in all twelve games with ten starts at strongside linebacker, making 55 tackles (fifth on the team), 4 tackles for loss, one sack, 4 quarterback pressures, 2 passes defensed, one interception and one forced fumble. As a junior in 2001, he made 56 tackles (fifth on the team), 8 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, one fumble recovery and 8 passes defensed that tied the school's linebacker record. As a senior in 2002, he posted 71 tackles (fourth on the team), 5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 6 quarterback pressures, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. Professional career Pre-draft St. Louis Rams Shanle was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round (251st overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut against the New York Giants on September 7. As a rookie, he played on special teams and had 4 tackles, after battling a hamstring injury for most of the season. He was waived on December 10, to make room for guard Scott Tercero who was promoted from the practice squad. In 2015, he was named one of the best 50 draft picks in the St. Louis Rams history (not counting Los Angeles) by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper. Dallas Cowboys On December 11, 2003, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. He was declared inactive for the last 3