Tom Knight (American football)

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Tom Knight
No. 22, 24
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1974-12-29) December 29, 1974 (age 50)
Summit, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school: Marlton (NJ) Cherokee
College: Iowa
NFL draft: 1997: 1st round, 9th pick
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:248
Interceptions:3
Sacks:2.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Thomas Knight (born December 29, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 1997 NFL draft. [2] He also played for the Baltimore Ravens.

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Knight played at Cherokee High School in the Marlton section of Evesham Township, New Jersey and was selected all-South Jersey. [3] Knight received a full scholarship from Iowa to play football in 1991.

Professional career

The Arizona Cardinals selected Knight in the first round (ninth overall) of the 1997 NFL Draft. He was the third cornerback selected, following Shawn Springs (third overall) and Bryant Westbrook (fifth overall).

On July 17, 1997, the Arizona Cardinals signed Knight to a three–year, $8.22 million rookie contract that included a signing bonus of $3.74 million. [4]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high
YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCombSoloAstSckIntYdsTDLngFFFRYdsTD
1997 ARI 1514474160.000000000
1998 ARI 85333031.000001000
1999 ARI 1611655690.02160160000
2000 ARI 1615564881.000000000
2001 ARI 88312740.01430430000
2003 BAL 101161600.500000100
Career 7354248218302.53590431100

References

  1. Patriots, 2002 Media Guide (PDF). p. 128. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  2. "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  3. Tommy Knight [ usurped ], database Football. Accessed December 24, 2007.
  4. Stroud, Rick (July 17, 1997). "Sharpe cashes in with $7.2-million deal". TampaBay.com. Retrieved July 10, 2025.