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Joe McKnight NFL Draft Bio

Joseph Gregory McKnight (born April 16, 1988) is an American football running back and return specialist who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Southern California (USC). He was selected in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft by the New York Jets.

Because of his talent and versatility, the media and opposing coaches have called McKnight the "next Reggie Bush". McKnight began college at the University of Southern California in June 2007. He was awarded with the inaugural “Frank Gifford Endowed Football Scholarship”, which is given out annually by the USC athletic department to an incoming freshman running back, quarterback or wide receiver who best emulates Gifford's life, success and spirit. By the pre-season practice before his freshman season at USC, McKnight had already demonstrated some of the speed and moves that made him an impact player in high school.

After a slow start during his freshman season, dealing with fumble-issues for the first time in his career, he made a pivotal contribution in a victory against Arizona, where he ran a punt return for 45 yards, and later ran for 59 yards to set USC up for their last 10 points in their game.

McKnight achieved a break-through at the end of his freshman season during the 2008 Rose Bowl, where he had 206 all-purpose yards: 36 on three punt returns, 45 on six pass receptions and 125 in 10 carries with one touchdown.

During his freshman season, McKnight painted "I need $" under his eye blacks to signify his desire to play professional football in the NFL.

Before his sophomore season, McKnight was included in Sports Illustrated's spring list of top ten Heisman Trophy contenders going into the fall. However, his sophomore season was hampered early on by medical conditions, fumbles and injuries, including a nagging metatarsalphalangeal joint sprain that prevented him from playing in two games. In February 2009, Bobby Burton of Rivals.com summed up his career by writing, "McKnight really hasn't lived up to the hype. He's good, but he just hasn't broken out to show he's the best back in his class".

McKnight after a fall practice in August 2008 during his tenure at USC.

In his final college football season it was reported that McKnight was granted free use of a 2006 Land Rover SUV registered to Santa Monica businessman Scott Schenter, in violation of NCAA rules. Schenter responded, claiming that the SUV actually belonged to McKnight's girlfriend, Johana Michelle Beltran, although McKnight has reportedly been seen driving it around town. As a result of the pending investigation, the USC compliance department would not clear McKnight to play in the 2009 Emerald Bowl.

On January 8, 2010, McKnight declared his intention to forego his final year of eligibility, hired an agent and entered the 2010 NFL Draft.

Draft Year: 2010 NFL Football Draft Prospect Stats for Joe McKnight

Pre-Rank	Prospect Name	Position Played	Height	Weight
	Joe McKnight	Running Back	5 ft 11 in	205 lbs
Round	Selected	Team	School	Hometown
4	112	N.Y. Jets	USC	Kenner, Louisiana

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