Romeo McKnight explained

Romeo McKnight
Current Team:Edmonton Elks
Number:93
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:25 March 1998
Birth Place:Crystal Lake, Illinois, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:261
College:Charlotte
Undraftedyear:2021
Pastteams:
Status:6-Game Injured List
Cflstatus:American
Pfr:McKnRo00

Romeo McKnight (born March 25, 1998) is an American professional football defensive end for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Charlotte and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns after the 2021 NFL draft.[1] He was also been a member of the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL.

College career

McKnight was ranked as a threestar recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[2] He committed to Iowa on June 29, 2015.[3] After two seasons at Iowa, McKnight decided to transfer from Iowa on May 13, 2018.[4] He committed to Illinois State shortly thereafter.[5] McKnight played two years at Illinois State before transferring to Charlotte on December 8, 2019.[6]

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

McKnight was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns on May 3, 2021, where he joined college teammate Tre Harbison.[7] He was waived on August 25, 2021.[8]

Calgary Stampeders

On May 31, 2022, McKnight signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[9] He began the season on the practice squad, but made his professional debut on August 5, 2022, against the Ottawa Redblacks. He played in four regular season games where he had seven defensive tackles and one sack. However, following the 2023 preseason, he was released on June 3, 2023.[10]

Edmonton Elks

McKnight signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League on December 15, 2023.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cleveland Browns Undrafted Free Agent Tracker. Pete. Smith. Browns Daily FM.
  2. Web site: Romeo McKnight Recruiting Profile. 247Sports.com.
  3. Web site: Romeo McKnight 247. 247Sports.com.
  4. Web site: So Long, Farewell: Defensive Lineman Romeo McKnight to Depart Iowa Football Program. Black Heart Gold Pants.
  5. Web site: Romeo McKnight Illinois State. Illinois State Athletics.
  6. Web site: Crystal Lake Central grad Romeo McKnight transfers to UNC-Charlotte. Joe. Stevenson. Shaw Media.
  7. Web site: UDFA tracker: Here's who the Browns have added after the Draft. Camryn. Justice. News 5 Cleveland.
  8. Web site: Browns claim TE Kyle Markway. ClevelandBrowns.com. August 25, 2021. August 27, 2021. August 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210827015017/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-claim-te-kyle-markway. dead.
  9. Web site: Transactions - Player Trades and Signings. cfl.ca. May 31, 2022.
  10. Web site: Stamps deadline transactions . . June 3, 2023.
  11. Web site: Edmonton signs Romeo McKnight (DL) . goelks.com. December 15, 2023.