Leander Knight

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Leander Knight
No. 37, 40, 20, 21
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1963-02-16) February 16, 1963 (age 61)
Newark, New Jersey
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:193 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: East Orange (NJ)
College: Ferrum, Montclair State
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Leander Knight (born February 16, 1963) is a former American football defensive back. He played for the Atlanta Falcons from 1987 to 1988, the New York Jets in 1989 and for the Houston Oilers in 1990. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Leander Knight Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2018-11-28.
  2. "Leander Knight, DB". Nfl.com. Retrieved 2018-11-28.