Competing for playing time at the free safety position … showed promising signs during the 2007 fall … tried to play last fall but had problems with a previous wrist injury … had surgery in February and missed the entire spring … looks to be ready for the start of preseason practice … Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … previous bowl trips: 2008 Fiesta.

2007 (Fr.): Redshirted … scout team defensive champion: Louisville, Connecticut.

Prep: Three-year all-city selection, twice on first team, for Coach Antonio Watts ... two-year team captain who was part of two city championship teams ... as a senior, he helped Renaissance finish 6-4 and play for the city championship … all-state Dream Team ... named all-Midwest Region … Lansing State Journal Catch 22 ... three-time track athlete of the year ... two-time all-state honoree … a member of the National Honor Roll.

Personal: Birthday is June 14 … son of Derek and Lisa Knight ... one of three children … majoring in business and economics.