Qwuantrezz Knight

Qwuantrezz Knight
Birmingham Stallions
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1997-10-10) October 10, 1997 (age 27)
Gretna, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:East Gadsden (Havana, Florida)
College:Maryland (2016–2018)
Kent State (2019)
UCLA (2020–2021)
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Qwuantrezz Knight (born October 10, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Maryland, Kent State and UCLA.

Early years

Knight attended East Gadsden High School. Knight would initially decide to commit to play college football at Eastern Michigan but would flip his commitment to Maryland.[1][2]

College career

Maryland

In Knight's first career season in 2016, he finished the year with 27 tackles with 0.5 tackle going for a loss.[3] In the 2017 season, Knight recorded ten tackles.[4] In the 2018 season Knight only appeared in two games where he had four tackles with one being for a loss.[5] After the conclusion of the 2019 season, Knight would decide to enter his named into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]

Kent State

Knight would decide to transfer to continue his career at Kent State.[7] Knight was initially denied eligilbility at Kent State but would later be granted eligilbility by the NCAA in late July.[8][9]

UCLA

In the 2021 season Knight had a career year, notching 65 tackles with 8.5 going for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and a forced fumble.[10] For his performance on the season, Knight was named Second Team All-Pac-12 Conference.[11]

Professional career

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+3⁄4 in
(1.80 m) 		195 lb
(88 kg) 		29+3⁄4 in
(0.76 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 4.61 s 1.60 s 2.65 s 4.22 s 7.11 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)
All values from Pro Day[12]

San Francisco 49ers

Knight signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022.[13] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad.[14][15] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 31, 2023.[16]

On August 29, 2023, Knight was waived by the 49ers and re-signed to the practice squad.[17][18]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 18, 2023, Knight was signed by the Arizona Cardinals off the 49ers practice squad.[19][20] He was released on November 18 and re-signed three days later.[21][22] He was released on March 21, 2024.[23]

Birmingham Stallions

On September 24, 2024, Knight signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[24]

References

  1. ^ Bengel, Chris (July 28, 2016). "Maryland Football: Qwuantrezz Knight could be a hidden gem". Fansided. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  2. ^ Gallen, Daniel (February 3, 2016). "Maryland National Signing Day 2016: Qwuantrezz Knight". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  3. ^ "Qwuantrezz Knight 2016 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "Qwuantrezz Knight 2017 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Qwuantrezz Knight 2018 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  6. ^ Markus, Don (January 4, 2019). "Pigrome, Harrison among Maryland football players who considered transferring after tumultuous year". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  7. ^ Newcomb, Connor. "Former Maryland football player Qwuantrezz Knight says he'll transfer to Kent State". The Diamondback. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  8. ^ Moff, Allen (June 18, 2019). "NCAA denies Kent State transfer Qwuantrezz Knight's appeal for immediate eligibility". Record-Courier. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  9. ^ Rittenberg, Adam (July 24, 2019). "NCAA: Ex-Terp Knight eligible now for Kent State". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  10. ^ "Qwuantrezz Knight 2021 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  11. ^ Nguyen, Thuc Nhi (December 23, 2021). "UCLA DB Qwuantrezz Knight out of Holiday Bowl because of COVID-19". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
  12. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Qwuantrezz Knight College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 24, 2024.
  13. ^ "49ers Sign 14 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". 49ers.com. May 13, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  14. ^ "49ers Announce 2022 Initial 53-Man Roster Ahead of NFL Deadline". 49ers.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  15. ^ "49ers Move Two to IR; Waive RB; Announce Practice Squad and Other Moves". 49ers.com. August 31, 2022. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  16. ^ "49ers Sign 10 Players to Reserve/Future Contracts". 49ers.com. January 31, 2023. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  17. ^ "49ers Announce Moves for Initial 53-Man Roster". 49ers.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  18. ^ "49ers Announce Practice Squad Moves". 49ers.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
  19. ^ Druin, Donnie (September 18, 2023). "Arizona Cardinals Place Budda Baker on Injured Reserve". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
  20. ^ Robinson, Sam (September 18, 2023). "Cardinals Place S Budda Baker On IR, Sign S Qwuantrezz Knight Off 49ers' Practice Squad". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
  21. ^ Urban, Darren (November 18, 2023). "Cardinals Sign Andre Baccellia To Active Roster". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
  22. ^ Urban, Darren (November 21, 2023). "Cardinals Place Leki Fotu On Injured Reserve". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  23. ^ Root, Jess (March 21, 2024). "Cardinals cut S Qwuantrezz Knight". Cards Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  24. ^ @UFL_PR (September 24, 2024). "The UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved September 25, 2024 – via Twitter.