SEA • LB • #48
After spending two seasons at Independence Community College, Knight (6’0/233) transferred to UTEP where he would have three years of impressive production. The sixth year player finished the 2023 campaign with 140 tackles, 15.5 TFL’s and 4.5 sacks. In both 2022 as well as 2021, he would finish with 95+ tackles and 6.5 or more TFL’s. To go along with the production, Knight earned first team all C-USA honors and an invite to the Senior Bowl. On tape, the Lakeland, FL native shows why he had a ridiculous 75 stops in 2023. The MLB is gap disciplined and will not over pursue. He has a natural feel for the flow of the play that allows him to sift between blockers and make tackles. However, when he is sucked into blocks, he is often overwhelmed by the physicality and unable to make the play. Knight must attack blockers with aggression and look to be more physical at the point of attack at the next level. After running an impressive 4.63 40 yard dash (83rd%), he projects to have the ability to track down ball carriers from sideline to sideline. In coverage, the Lake Gibson HS product is a work in progress. He flashes the ability to play man coverage against tight ends and running backs and has the movement skills to do so, but he fails to put it together consistently. He managed above-average coverage in three games in 2023, finishing with a 75 or higher PFF grade; however he also had three games with a grade below 50. Knight tackles well, only missing on 9.9% of attempts, and would make for a fun special teams addition to any roster. Playing six seasons in college puts a ceiling on how much better he can become, but he’s a ready-to-go rotational linebacker on day three.
9 months ago
April 27, 2024 5:00 PM
