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Wayne State University Athletics

2023 Football Roster

Michael Dubicki
(C) Douglas Johnson
Jose Juarez

17 Jeff Knight

17 Jeff Knight

  • Position:
    SL
  • Height:
    5-6
  • Weight:
    160
  • Letters:
    1
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Detroit, Mich.
  • High School:
    U. of Detroit Jesuit

Summary

Biography

Career Notes:  Played in 11 career games ... link to career statistics.

2023:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... appeared in eight games, starting season finale at Ferris State to earn first collegiate letter ... played as a receiver in six contests ... dressed but did not play against Truman State, Michigan Tech, and Saginaw Valley State ... recorded first three career catches in the Grand Valley State game for 34 yards with a long of 16 yards, along with first collegiate carry (for six yards) ... notched a six-yard reception at FSU on the first play from scrimmage of the contest ... saw action on punt return in four contests, on kickoff coverage vs. Davenport and at Northern Michigan, and on kickoff return at UIndy ... Game-By-Game Statistics.

2022:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... dressed for seven games, seeing action in three contests ... made collegiate debut at Slippery Rock playing as a wide receiver ... saw action on punt return and at wide receiver vs. Wisconsin-La Crosse, and at wide receiver against Grand Valley State ... did not travel to Michigan Tech, Davenport or Grand Valley State ... named WSU Scout Offensive Player of the Week for the Ferris State contest ... Game-By-Game Statistics. 

2021:  Named to the GLIAC All-Academic Team ... dressed for all six home games, but did not see any playing time ... selected WSU's Scout Offensive Player of the Week for the Northern Michigan contest.

2020:  Season canceled due to COVID-19.

High School:  A 2020 graduate of University of Detroit Jesuit High School ... was a three-year varsity letterwinner for the Cubs and coaches Oscar Olejniczak and Matthew Lewis ... helped the Cubs to an 8-4 record as a senior, including a 5-0 mark in the CHSL ... recorded two catches for 72 yards and Jesuit's only touchdown in an 11-10 playoff win over Farmington in 2019 ... also returned kickoffs for the Cubs ... competed in track for UDJHS ... served as a track team captain ... was the 2019 Wayne County Champion for 200m in a personal-best time of 22.80 ... placed second as a junior at the CHSL meet in the 100m dash with a time of 11.59 ... ran anchor on the 2018 Wayne County 4x400m championship relay ... was a two-time All-Academic honoree.

Personal:  Full name -- Jeffrey E. Knight ... born on December 22, 2001, in Detroit ... son of Jeffrey and Laurrie Knight ... has a younger brother, William, and an older sister, Ciarra ... cousin Jacob Phillips has made 71 tackles (41-30) in 20 games over three seasons (2020-22) with the Cleveland Browns [missed the 2023 season due to an injury] ... is majoring in Exercise & Sport Science ... named to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.5+) for Fall 2020 and Fall 2022 ... named to the Coach's Honor Roll (term GPA 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2021 and Fall 2021.
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Historical Player Information

  • 2020Freshman

    WR
    5'9" 160 lbs
  • 39

    2021Redshirt Freshman

    WR
    5'6" 160 lbs
    39
  • 17

    2022Redshirt Sophomore

    WR
    5'6" 162 lbs
    17
  • 17

    2023Senior

    SL
    5'6" 160 lbs
    17