
Experienced Sac State QB with a proven program pedigree
Kniffin brings familiarity with Sacramento State’s system and the poise of a quarterback who was in the Hornets’ QB mix as a redshirt sophomore, which matters for a team valuing continuity and command more than raw flash.[1][2] His appeal is less about public stat-stuffing and more about developmental upside: an in-program passer who can already compete for the job, stay composed in practice battles, and give coaches a reliable option if they want a steady hand at quarterback rather than a boom-or-bust project.[1][2]