In Knight's career at Independence CC, Knight notched 58 tackles with four being for a loss, two fumble recoveries, four pass deflections, and five interceptions.[4]
UTEP
After spending two years at Independence CC, Knight decided to commit to play Division I football for the UTEP Miners.[5][6] In Knight's first season with UTEP in 2020, he totaled 54 tackles with two and a half going for a loss, and a sack.[7] Knight finished the 2021 season with 102 tackles, where he was named Third-Team All Conference-USA.[8] In the 2022 season, Knight totaled 95 tackles with six and a half going for a loss, one sack, an interception, five pass deflections, a fumble recovery, two forced fumbles, and a touchdown.[9] Heading into the 2023 season, Knight was named to the Butkus and Bednarik award watch lists.[10][11] In week three of the 2023 season, Knight was named the Conference USA defensive player of the week after posting 14 tackles against Northwestern.[12] Knight finished the 2023 season with 140 tackles with 15.5 going for a loss, four and half sacks, seven pass deflections, two fumble recoveries, and a forced fumble.[13] Knight would accept an invite to play in the 2024 Senior Bowl.[14]