Packers rookie punter JK Scott’s Wisconsin — and Madison — roots run deep

JASON WILDE For the State Journal
May 21, 2018
May 21, 2018
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JK Scott averaged a school-record 45.6 yards per punt during his four seasons at Alabama.

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JK Scott (top), sister Christi (middle) and brother Charlie (bottom) attend a 2006 Packers-Bears game at Lambeau Field, where JK is expected to be punting this season.

Photo courtesy Kim and Mary Scott

Christie, Charlie, Kim, JK and Mary Scott (L-R) at Lambeau Field more than a decade before the Packers picked JK in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.

Photo courtesy Kim and Mary Scott

Charlie, Kim, Mary, Christi and JK Scott at the University of Alabama last season.

Photo courtesy Kim and Mary Scott

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JASON WILDE For the State Journal

GREEN BAY — Kim Scott was not looking to reminisce.

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Jason Wilde

Jason Wilde covers the Packers for ESPN Wisconsin. Listen to him with former Packers and Badgers offensive lineman Mark Tauscher weekdays from 9-11 on “Wilde & Tausch” on 100.5 FM ESPN Madison.