Isaiah Knight

Isaiah Knight (born June 5, 2003) is a Canadian professional football running back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds.

Isaiah Knight

Knight with the Edmonton Elks in 2025
No. 34 – Edmonton Elks
Position	Running back
Roster status	Active
CFL status	National
Personal information
Born	(2003-06-05) June 5, 2003 (age 22) Ottawa, Ontario
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight	212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school	Saint James School
University	UBC Thunderbirds (2021–2024)
CFL draft	2025: 3rd round, 22nd overall pick
Career history
Edmonton Elks (2025–present)
Career CFL statistics as of 2025
Rushing yards 12 Rushing average 6.0 Stats at CFL.ca

U Sports career

Knight played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2021 to 2024.^[1] He played in 37 games rushing for 3,603 yards, averaging 6.3 yards per carry and 21 touchdowns.^[2] Knight also recorded 57 receptions for 609 yards and three touchdowns.^[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	40-yard dash	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump
5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m)	212 lb (96 kg)	4.82 s	4.19 s	7.25 s	33.5 in (0.85 m)	9 ft 11+1⁄4 in (3.03 m)
All values from CFL Combine[3]

Knight was selected in the third round with the 24th overall pick in the 2025 CFL draft by the Edmonton Elks.^[4] He officially signed with the team on May 7, 2025.^[5] Knight was added to the practice roster on June 1, as part of final roster cut downs.^[6] He was activated on September 11, 2025 and made his CFL debut on September 13, against the Toronto Argonauts.^[7] In the final week of the 2025 season, Knight rushed two times for 12 yards against the Calgary Stampeders.^[1]