Zonovan Knight

Zonovan Knight
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Knight at NC State
Personal information
Born: (2001-04-11) April 11, 2001 (age 23)
Bailey, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Southern Nash
(Bailey, NC)
College:NC State (2019–2021)
Position:Running back
Undrafted:2022
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Rushing yards:313
Rushing average:3.6
Rushing touchdowns:1
Receptions:14
Receiving yards:108
Player stats at PFR

Zonovan "Bam" Knight (born April 11, 2001) is an American professional football running back who is currently a free agent. He played college football at NC State.

Early life

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Knight attended Southern Nash High School in Bailey, North Carolina.[1] During his high school career, he had a school record 5,073 rushing yards and 71 touchdowns.[2] He committed to North Carolina State University to play college football.[3][4]

College career

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As a true freshman at NC State in 2019, Knight started seven games and led the team with 745 yards on 136 carries with five touchdowns.[5] In 2020, he again led the team with 788 yards on 143 carries with 10 touchdowns.[6] He returned to NC State as the starter in 2021.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 10+7⁄8 in
(1.80 m) 		209 lb
(95 kg) 		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.53 s 1.68 s 2.69 s 4.07 s 6.95 s 33.0 in
(0.84 m)		 9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[7][8]

New York Jets

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Knight signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2022.[9] He made the Jets' initial 53-man roster on August 30, 2022.[10] He was waived on September 5.[11] He was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[12] He was promoted to the active roster on October 25.[13] Knight made his NFL debut on November 27 against the Chicago Bears, where he set a new franchise record with 103 yards from scrimmage in his debut, including 69 rushing yards.[14] He was waived on August 28, 2023.[15]

Detroit Lions

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On August 30, 2023, Knight was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[16] On September 19, 2023, Knight was signed to the active roster.[17] He was placed on injured reserve on October 14.[18]

On August 26th 2024 Zonovan Was released by the Detroit Lions during the pre-season after failing to make the 53 man roster

NFL career statistics

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2022 NYJ 7 4 85 300 3.5 48 1 13 100 7.7 16 0 2 1
Career 7 4 85 300 3.5 48 1 13 100 7.7 16 0 2 1

References

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  1. ^ Stout, Jon (January 17, 2018). "Recruitment ramping up for Southern Nash's Zonovan Knight". High School OT. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  2. ^ Thompson, David (August 5, 2021). "How did NC State football RB Zonovan 'Bam' Knight get his nickname? It's a cute story". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  3. ^ Smith, R. Cory (July 9, 2018). "Top NC RB Zonovan Knight commits to NC State for 2019 class". 247Sports. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  4. ^ "Southern Nash standout RB Zonovan Knight commits to NC State". High School OT. July 9, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  5. ^ Durham, Paul (September 17, 2020). "Former Firebird ready for more: 'Bam' Knight takes field after breakout rookie season at NC State". Southern Nash News. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  6. ^ Pope IV, Jonas (July 27, 2021). "N.C. State's Bam Knight is healthy, and motivated, which is good news for the Wolfpack". Greensboro News and Record. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Bam Knight Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  8. ^ "Zonovan Knight, North Carolina State, RB, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  9. ^ Robinson, Sam (May 6, 2022). "Jets Sign 5 Undrafted Free Agents". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  10. ^ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 30, 2022). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 27 Players to Trim Roster to NFL's 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  11. ^ Butchko, John (September 5, 2022). "Jets Bring Back Conor McDermott; Waive Zonovan Knight". Gang Green Nation. Retrieved May 25, 2023.
  12. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 6, 2022). "Jets Sign 3 Players to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  13. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 25, 2022). "Jets Place RB Breece Hall and OL Alijah Vera-Tucker on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  14. ^ Goodman, Max (November 27, 2022). "Jets' Rookie Helps to Revive Run Game With Historic Debut". Jets Nation. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  15. ^ Ehalt, Matt (August 28, 2023). "Jets cut Zonovan 'Bam' Knight in Dalvin Cook roster casualty". New York Post. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  16. ^ Raven, Benjamin (August 31, 2023). "Lions add kicker Michael Badgley, running back Zonovan Knight to practice squad". Michigan Live. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  17. ^ Ulrich, Logan (September 19, 2023). "Lions Promoting RB Zonovan Knight To Active Roster". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  18. ^ "Lions' Zonovan Knight: Moved to IR". CBSSports.com. October 14, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
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