He played college football at Charlotte and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns after the 2021 NFL draft.
[5] McKnight played two years at Illinois State before transferring to Charlotte on December 8, 2019.
[6] McKnight was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns on May 3, 2021, where he joined college teammate Tre Harbison.
[8] On May 31, 2022, McKnight signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
[9] He began the season on the practice squad, but made his professional debut on August 5, 2022, against the Ottawa Redblacks.