Jaylan Knighton’s talent is real — his 2025 West Virginia status was not
Knighton is a proven, explosive runner with legitimate home-run ability, but his West Virginia fit was derailed in 2025 when he was removed from the roster over an eligibility/academic issue. He enters any evaluation as a compact, quick RB with a track record of production at Miami and SMU, including 745 rushing yards and 7 TDs in the 2024 season at SMU, plus kick-return value; the red flag is availability, not ability. If a team wants upside, burst, and special-teams juice, he’s intriguing — but only if the off-field box is checked.
