 Knott with the Eagles in 2013 | |||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Born: | October 24, 1990 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 239 lb (108 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Waukee (IA) | ||
| College: | Iowa State (2009–2012) | ||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||
| Career history | |||
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Jake Knott (born October 24, 1990) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2013.[1] He played college football at Iowa State.
High school[edit]
Knott attended Waukee High School in Waukee, IA where he was a three-sport athlete (Football, Track, Baseball), earning all-state honors in each sport. Knott was being recruited for both football and baseball and was listed on Rivals as a two star outside linebacker as well as the 9th best recruit in the state of Iowa. After receiving offers from numerous smaller schools, he was offered a scholarship from Iowa State. He was reportedly the first commitment under first year coach, Paul Rhoads in 2009.
Professional career[edit]
Philadelphia Eagles[edit]
On April 27, 2013, Knott signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after going unselected in the 2013 NFL Draft.[2] Knott recorded a tackle and recovered an onside kick in his first NFL game.[3]
It was announced on April 4, 2014, that he would be suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.[4] He was released on August 23, 2014.
Knott was re-signed to the Eagles practice squad on October 1, 2014, but was waived with an injury settlement on October 3, 2014.[5]
Miami Dolphins[edit]
On December 9, 2014, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins,[6] but was waived on June 5, 2015.
References[edit]
- ^ NFL Draft: 'Diamond in the Rough' Knott Lands with Philadelphia Eagles
- ^ "Pair of Cyclones drafted, others sign FA deals". KCCI.com. April 27, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ Eagles' Knott saves the day in first NFL game
- ^ McLane, Jeff (April 4, 2014). "Jake Knott suspended four games for PED use". Philly.com. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ "Eagles waive Jake Knott with injury settlement". bleedinggreennation.com. October 3, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
- ^ Dolphins sign former Eagles linebacker Jake Knott