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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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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | August 14, 2001 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 | |
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]
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]
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| 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+1⁄4 in (0.87 m) |
9+3⁄8 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 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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