Sammy Knight

Sammy D. Knight, Jr. (born September 10, 1975 in Fontana, California) is a former professional American football player. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at USC.

A Pro Bowl selection with the Saints in 2001, Knight has also played for the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Giants.

Early years

Knight graduated from Rubidoux High School in Riverside, California, Jacksonville Jaguars. Accessed December 29, 2007. before attending the University of Southern California. He has 3 brothers who also played college football: Ryan was a record-setting prep All-American running back (rushing for 501 yards in a game) who then lettered 4 years (1984–87) at tailback for USC and led the Trojans in rushing in 1985 and 1986 (he is 20th on USC's career rushing list with 1,875 yards), Greg played defensive line at Colorado (1986) and Darryl lettered 3 years (1998–2000) at linebacker at USC. His father, Sam Sr., played on a California state championship basketball team at Riverside (Calif.) Community College in the early 1960s that was coached by Jerry Tarkanian.

Professional career

After a successful 2001 season with the New Orleans Saints, Knight appeared in the 2002 Pro Bowl with the New Orleans Saints.

New York Giants

On March 3, 2008, Knight signed a three-year, $5.1 million with the New York Giants. The deal included a $1 million signing...
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