A tough, instinctive linebacker whose best football came after battling through major hip injuries
Knott’s Iowa State story is defined by resilience: after multiple hip surgeries and a torn labrum, he returned pain-free and, according to his coach, was playing the best football of his Cyclone career. In 2015, he played in all 12 games, starting three and posting 21 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, a sack, and a fumble recovery. His value goes beyond the box score—he brought physicality, experience, and a clear edge, making him the kind of linebacker a team can trust if it wants toughness and proven comeback mentality.
