2024 NFL Draft Profile: UTEP LB Tyrice Knight

At UTEP, Tyrice Knight was a consistent performer on a team that struggled to find consistent performances. For that reason, the linebacker may not be at the front of everyone's minds heading into April's NFL Draft.  Nevertheless, there's never a shortage of NFL teams who could use a linebacker with good size and strong tackling form. Here's what else to know about the former JUCO standout as he formally completes his college football career. Measurements: 6’2”– 235 pounds Although not a well-known name, UTEP linebacker Tyrice Knight has been among the most productive linebackers in college football over the last three seasons. The Lakeland, Florida native has been tackling machine going back to his prep days, where he recorded over 100 tackles in his junior and senior seasons. After being lightly-recruited, holding offers from Samford, South Florida and Bowling Green State, Knight chose to attend Independence CC, best known from being showcased on the Netflix show “Last Chance U” before landing with UTEP in