Zonovan Knight

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Zonovan Knight
File:Zonovan Knight.jpg
Knight with the NC State Wolfpack in 2021
No. 20 – Arizona Cardinals
PositionsRunning back, kickoff returner
Roster statusFile:Injury icon 2.svg Injured reserve
Personal information
Born (2001-04-11) April 11, 2001 (age 25)
Bailey, North Carolina, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolSouthern Nash (Bailey)
CollegeNC State (2019–2021)
NFL draft2022: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Rushing yards582
Rushing average3.4
Rushing touchdowns5
Receptions36
Receiving yards268
Receiving touchdowns1
Return yards296
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Zonovan "Bam" Knight (born April 11, 2001) is an American professional football running back and kickoff returner for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack.

Early life

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Knight attended Southern Nash High School in Bailey, North Carolina.[1] During his high school career, he had a school record 5,073 rushing yards and 71 touchdowns.[2] He committed to North Carolina State University to play college football.[3][4]

College career

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As a true freshman at NC State in 2019, Knight started seven games and led the team with 745 yards on 136 carries with five touchdowns.[5] In 2020, he again led the team with 788 yards on 143 carries with 10 touchdowns.[6] He returned to NC State as the starter in 2021.

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 10+7⁄8 in
(1.80 m)		 209 lb
(95 kg)		 30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.53 s 1.68 s 2.69 s 4.07 s 6.95 s 33.0 in
(0.84 m)		 9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[7][8]

New York Jets (first stint)

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Knight signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 6, 2022.[9] He made the Jets' initial 53-man roster on August 30, 2022.[10] He was waived on September 5.[11] He was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[12] He was promoted to the active roster on October 25.[13] Knight made his NFL debut on November 27 against the Chicago Bears, where he set a new franchise record with 103 yards from scrimmage in his debut, including 69 rushing yards.[14] He was waived on August 28, 2023.[15]

Detroit Lions

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On August 30, 2023, Knight was signed to the Detroit Lions practice squad.[16] On September 19, 2023, Knight was signed to the active roster.[17] He was placed on injured reserve on October 14.[18]

On August 27, 2024, Knight was released by the Lions.[19]

New York Jets (second stint)

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On November 26, 2024, Knight was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad.[20]

Arizona Cardinals

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On January 7, 2025, Knight signed a reserve/future contract with the Arizona Cardinals.[21] On August 26, 2025, he made the Cardinals' initial 53-man roster as a kick returner. Following injuries to James Conner, Trey Benson, and Emari Demercado, Knight stepped in as the number one running back on the team. Knight was hurt during the team's Week 14 loss to the Houston Texans. On December 16, 2025, the team announced Knight was headed to injured reserve.[22] He finished the season with 269 rushing yards and four touchdowns through 12 games and eight starts.

NFL career statistics

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2022 NYJ 7 4 85 300 3.5 48 1 13 100 7.7 16 0 2 1
Career 7 4 85 300 3.5 48 1 13 100 7.7 16 0 2 1

References

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