Anthonie Knapp

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Anthonie Knapp
Notre Dame Fighting IrishNo. 54
Position Offensive tackle
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight294 lb (133 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Roswell (Roswell, Georgia)

Anthonie Knapp is an American college football offensive tackle for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

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Early life

Knapp attended Roswell High School in Roswell, Georgia. He was rated as a three-star recruit and the 41st overall offensive tackle, and held offers from schools such as Notre Dame, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Duke, Missouri and Louisville. [1] Ultimately, Knapp committed to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. [1]

College career

Knapp was named the Fighting Irish's starting left tackle ahead of his freshman season in 2024 after starter Charles Jagusah suffered a season-ending injury. [2] [3] Knapp was also named to the preseason freshman all-American team. [4] In the 2025 Orange Bowl, Knapp exited the game early in the second quarter with an injury after starting the game. [5] After starting every regular season game for the Fighting Irish in 2024, Knapp was named a freshman all-American. [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 Singer, Mike (March 29, 2023). "Notre Dame football lands commitment from 2024 OL Anthonie Knapp". On3.com. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  2. Berardino, Mike. "Lasting inspiration: Notre Dame left tackle Anthonie Knapp returns home this weekend". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  3. Soble, Jack (August 26, 2024). "Notre Dame to start freshman Anthonie Knapp at LT, sophomore Sam Pendleton at LG in Week 1 at Texas A&M". On3.com. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  4. Kelly, Kyle (August 19, 2024). "Two Notre Dame rookies earn spots on On3's Freshman All-America Team". On3.com. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  5. Berardino, Mike. "Notre Dame football loses QB Riley Leonard, LT Anthonie Knapp in first half vs. Penn State". South Bend Tribune. Retrieved January 11, 2025.
  6. Marcello, Brandon. "For Notre Dame freshman All-American Anthonie Knapp, revenge on Georgia would be sweet as sugar". CBS Sports. Retrieved January 11, 2025.