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Trey Knox

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Trey Knox
Personal information
Born: (2001-08-14) August 14, 2001 (age 23)
Murfreesboro, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Blackman (Murfreesboro, Tennessee)
College:Arkansas (2019–2022)
South Carolina (2023)
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

William L. "Trey" Knox III (born August 14, 2001) is an American professional football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks and South Carolina Gamecocks.

Early life

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Knox attended Blackman High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where he started three years at wide receiver and also played linebacker.[1] He recorded 35 receptions for 558 yards and four touchdowns as a senior.[2] Ranked a four-star recruit and a top-300 prospect nationally, he committed to play college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks.[3][4]

College career

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Knox saw immediate playing time as a true freshman at Arkansas in 2019, totaling 28 catches for 385 yards along with three touchdowns while being named honorable mention All-Freshman by Pro Football Focus.[5][6] He saw action in 10 games in the 2020 season, starting six, but made only seven receptions for 70 yards.[7] He moved from wide receiver to tight end in 2021 and posted 20 receptions for 141 yards and a touchdown.[8] The following year, he caught 26 passes for 296 yards and scored five touchdowns.[9]

Knox entered the NCAA transfer portal and ultimately transferred to the South Carolina Gamecocks for his final season of college football in 2023.[10] He played 10 games for the Gamecocks and totaled 37 receptions for 312 yards and two touchdowns.[11] He was selected second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) by the league's coaches.[12] He was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine after the conclusion of his collegiate career.[13]

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 Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)
240 lb
(109 kg)
34+14 in
(0.87 m)
9+38 in
(0.24 m)
4.91 s 1.70 s 2.78 s 4.47 s 7.09 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)
10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)
21 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[14][15][16]

Knox signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024.[17] He was waived/injured on August 22.[18]

References

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  1. ^ Kreager, Tom (July 18, 2018). "Dandy Dozen: WR Trey Knox, a potential Vols commitment, to also play LB for Blackman". The Tennessean.
  2. ^ Murphy, Tom (June 30, 2019). "Trey's day arrives: Knox in running to exceed hype". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
  3. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Trey Knox, Tight End, Arkansas Razorbacks". Sports Illustrated. September 30, 2022.
  4. ^ Davenport, Richard (October 1, 2018). "Highly touted WR Trey Knox commits to Hogs". Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
  5. ^ Murphy, Tom (September 8, 2020). "Knox moves past his shaky hip". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
  6. ^ "Razorback trio earns PFF All-Freshman distinctions". KTHV. December 7, 2019.
  7. ^ Kirk, Otis (August 7, 2022). "Trey Knox Could Have Outstanding Season at TE". KNWA-TV.
  8. ^ Wayne, E. (July 26, 2022). "Arkansas expecting big things from a bigger Trey Knox". USA Today.
  9. ^ Adams, Emily (March 15, 2023). "How Arkansas transfer Trey Knox is helping shape South Carolina football tight end room". The Greenville News.
  10. ^ Adams, Emily (December 20, 2022). "Arkansas tight end Trey Knox follows new South Carolina football OC to Gamecocks". The Greenville News.
  11. ^ Root, Jess (March 30, 2024). "Cardinals met virtually with South Carolina TE Trey Knox". USA Today.
  12. ^ "Three Gamecocks Named to Coaches All-SEC Teams". South Carolina Gamecocks. December 5, 2023.
  13. ^ McGranahan, Hale (March 2, 2024). "NFL Combine results from Legette, Rattler and Knox". 247Sports.
  14. ^ "Trey Knox Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  15. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Trey Knox College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  16. ^ "2024 South Carolina Pro Day Results" (PDF). GameCocksOnline.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  17. ^ "Vikings Agree to Terms with 17 Undrafted Free Agents". Vikings.com. April 27, 2024.
  18. ^ Peters, Craig (August 22, 2024). "Vikings Sign Former Gophers RB Mo Ibrahim & OL Chuck Filiaga". Vikings.com.
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