He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions, and Philadelphia Eagles.

On February 1, 2012 Lamar University hired McKnight to take over as the offensive line and special teams coach.

[2] On December 5, 2019, the Houston Roughnecks hired McKnight to take over as the offensive assistant and special teams coach.

[4] McKnight was named the Hamilton Tiger-Cats special teams coordinator on July 3, 2024.

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