Scott Woerner’s Hall of Fame football career began at Jonesboro High, where he lettered in basketball and track and field and played quarterback and running back for coach Weyman Sellers—developing into one of Georgia’s top prospects. He chose to attend the University of Georgia and became one of the most celebrated players in school history. As a freshman, he was moved to defense but played mainly on special teams, returning 22 kickoffs for 546 yards. In a game against Kentucky, he returned six kickoffs for 190 yards, a single-game school record which still stands. He became a starter at cornerback his sophomore season, intercepting four passes, and took over punt return duties, finishing second in the SEC with 277 yards and one touchdown as the Bulldogs went 9-2-1. As a junior, he intercepted four more passes and he capped his career by intercepting two passes in the Sugar Bowl to seal Georgia’s national championship run during his senior season. Woerner played one full NFL season after being selected by the Falcons in the third round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He went on to play for the Philadelphia Stars in the USFL and won two of three USFL championships during the league’s brief run. He was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2014 and entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
The Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame honors and celebrates the rich history, achievements, and contributions of high school football players, coaches, and supporters across the state.
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