Malik Knowles Explained

Malik Knowles
Current Team:Minnesota Vikings
Number:19
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:17 August 2000
Birth Place:Lynwood, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:196
High School:Lake Ridge
(Mansfield, Texas)
College:Kansas State (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:KnowMa00

Malik Knowles (born August 17, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats.

Early years

Knowles was born in Lynwood, California but grew up in Mansfield, Texas, where he lived with his aunt and uncle, and attended Lake Ridge High School.[1] He had 40 receptions for 846 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior.[2] Knowles was rated a three-star recruit and committed to play college football at Kansas State.[3]

College career

Knowles caught 10 passes for 100 yards and scored two touchdowns as a true freshman before redshirting the season. He had 27 receptions for 397 yards and three touchdowns and also returned six kickoffs for 222 yards and one touchdown during his redshirt freshman season.[4] Knowles finished his redshirt sophomore season with 13 receptions for 204 yards and three touchdowns, 100 rushing yards and one touchdown on six carries, and 11 kickoffs returned for 203 yards.[5] He caught 29 passes for 441 yards and four touchdowns and was named first team All-Big 12 Conference as a returner after returning 20 kickoffs for 662 yards and two touchdowns.[6] Knowles was named second team All-Big 12 as a receiving after catching 48 passes for 725 yards and two touchdowns and returned 23 kickoffs for 592 yards during his redshirt senior season.[7] After the season, Knowles declared for the 2023 NFL draft.[8]

Professional career

Knowles was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2023, shortly after the conclusion of the 2023 NFL Draft.[9] He was waived with an injury designation from the non-football injury list on July 24, 2023.[10] After clearing waivers, he reverted to reserve list,[11] nonetheless, the team placed him on the injured reserve list.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Robinett . Kellis . October 14, 2021 . ‘She still sees you’: Malik Knowles becomes major playmaker for Kansas State . April 28, 2023 . The Wichita Eagle.
  2. Web site: 4 DAYS TO 2021 KICKOFF: Malik Knowles. BringOnTheCats.com. SB Nation. August 31, 2021. April 27, 2023.
  3. Web site: 3-star recruit Malik Knowles commits to Kansas State. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. January 29, 2018. April 27, 2023.
  4. Web site: K-State Wildcats Football: Malik Knowles receiver struggles. The Wichita Eagle. October 21, 2020. April 27, 2023.
  5. Web site: Kansas State receiver Malik Knowles ready to take next step. Salina Journal. March 23, 2021. April 27, 2023.
  6. Web site: Kansas State football wide receiver Malik Knowles enjoying a big year. The Topeka Capital-Journal. November 22, 2022. April 27, 2023.
  7. Web site: Four Kansas State football players invited to NFL Scouting Combine. The Topeka Capital-Journal. February 9, 2023. April 27, 2023.
  8. Web site: Top Kansas State Wildcats receiver Malik Knowles makes decision about his NFL future. The Wichita Eagle. January 5, 2023. April 27, 2023.
  9. Web site: Malik Knowles signs with Minnesota. Katie. Maher. WIBW.com. April 29, 2023. April 30, 2023.
  10. News: Vikings Sign TE Colin Thompson & G Jack Snyder Among Roster Moves. vikings.com. July 24, 2023.
  11. News: Vikings' Malik Knowles: Reverts to reserve/NFI list. July 25, 2023. CBSSports.com.

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