Brandon Knight (American football) explained

Brandon Knight
Number:69
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:1 April 1997
Birth Place:Noblesville, Indiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:315
High School:Noblesville (IN)
College:Indiana
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:21
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:10
Pfr:KnigBr01

Brandon Knight (born April 1, 1997) is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He played college football at Indiana.

Early years

Knight attended Noblesville High School in Noblesville, Indiana. He was a two-time All-conference selection. As a senior, he received Associated Press Class 6A All-state honors. He originally committed to Purdue University to play college football, but changed his commitment to Indiana University.

College career

As a freshman, he appeared in 11 games, playing as an offensive tackle or tight end. He had his lone reception, a 22-yard touchdown, in the 54–36 win against Purdue University, which sealed a bowl berth. He was named honorable-mention BTN.com All-Freshman.[1]

As a sophomore, he appeared in the first 8 games, starting six at right tackle after fifth-year senior Dimitric Camiel had back surgery. He suffered a season-ending left leg injury against the University of Maryland.[1]

As a junior, an unspecified injury kept him out of the early season games, but was able to return to play in the final 10 contests with 8 starts at right tackle.[1]

As a senior, he started all 12 games at right tackle, allowing three sacks in 904 snaps. He received honorable-mention All-Big Ten honors at the end of the season. He finished with 41 career and 26 starts at right tackle.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Knight signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL draft on May 10.[2] He appeared in 7 games in 2019, with one start. He started at right tackle against the New York Jets, as an injury replacement for La'el Collins.

In 2020, reserve swing tackle Cameron Fleming was not re-signed, opening the door for Knight to become the backup at left tackle. After starter Tyron Smith was placed on the injured reserve list due to a neck surgery, the Cowboys announced that Knight would fill in as the replacement. He underwent a knee scope after Week 6 and was placed on injured reserve on October 24, 2020.[3] He was activated on November 21, 2020.[4] He appeared in 13 games with 9 starts at left tackle.

In 2021, he was mostly a reserve offensive tackle, playing only 3 snaps in one game. On October 16, 2021, Knight was waived by the Cowboys.[5]

Baltimore Ravens

On October 18, 2021, Knight was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Ravens.[6] He was acquired to provide depth on the offensive line while Ronnie Stanley recovered from an ankle injury. On October 21, 2021, Knight announced that he elected not to join the team, in order to focus on his mental health. The Ravens placed him on the reserve/did not report list to keep his player rights.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Healthy 'hometown kid' Brandon Knight will be key for IU football offensive line . VanTryon . Matthew . August 9, 2018 . Indiana Star . February 18, 2020.
  2. Web site: Brandon Knight Has Guard/Tackle Flexibility. dallascowboys.com. August 18, 2019.
  3. Web site: Cowboys move starting LT to IR, again, open Door No. 3. Cowboys Wire. USA Today. October 24, 2020.
  4. News: Henry, Asa . Cowboys activate OT Brandon Knight, add Tyler Biadasz to IR . USAToday.com . November 21, 2020 . December 27, 2020.
  5. Web site: Cowboys roster moves: Two signed from practice squad, one waived, Tyron Smith expected to play. Blogging the Boys. SB Nation. October 16, 2021.
  6. Web site: Ravens Awarded Offensive Tackle Brandon Knight Off Waivers. Brown, Clifton. BaltimoreRavens.com. October 18, 2021. October 22, 2021.
  7. Web site: OT Brandon Knight does not report to Ravens, will 'take a break from football' to focus on mental health, family. Hensley, Jamison. ESPN. October 21, 2021. October 22, 2021.