Jake Knott (born October 24, 1990) is a former American football linebacker.

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.

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.