Trey Knox

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Trey Knox
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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.

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Early life

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

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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+1⁄4 in
(0.87 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.91 s1.70 s2.78 s4.47 s7.09 s34.0 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 played in two preseason games, making one catch for 9 yards, and playing a total of 61 snaps. [18] He was waived/injured on August 22. [19] He received an injury settlement from the Vikings on September 2, 2024. [20]

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References

  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. ↑ https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-team-stats?category=receiving&season=2024&seasonType=pre
  19. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 22, 2024). "Vikings Sign Former Gophers RB Mo Ibrahim & OL Chuck Filiaga". Vikings.com.
  20. ↑ https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/3122488/trey-knox/
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