Christian Knoos brings elite high-school production and proven tackling instincts to UC Davis
Knoos arrives at UC Davis as a high-IQ, high-volume linebacker whose calling card is finishing plays: he set Oaks Christian’s all-time tackle record with 520 stops, added 19 sacks and two interceptions as a senior in 2024, and earned national defensive-player recognition. His differentiators are instincts, motor, and versatility—he’s the type who can diagnose quickly, play downhill, and handle a lot of traffic in the box. He’s also been praised for getting faster, smarter, and stronger, which matters for a defender projecting to translate production into college consistency.
