Knight attended Southern Nash High School in Bailey, North Carolina.

[2] He committed to North Carolina State University to play college football.

[3][4] As a true freshman at NC State in 2019, Knight started seven games and led the team with 745 yards on 136 carries with five touchdowns.

Knight signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2022.

[15] On August 30, 2023, Knight was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.