veteran USC linebacker with backup-value versatility
Darryl Knight was a multi-year USC linebacker who contributed as a backup and spot starter, including 17 tackles in 1999 and 19 tackles with 2 tackles for loss in the 1999 season profile cited by USC. He stood out more for flexibility and reliability than splashy box-score production, even moving between linebacker and tight end before returning to defense. For a team, the appeal is a smart, adaptable defender who can plug into multiple roles; the caution is that his profile reads as solid depth rather than an obvious high-upside star.
