Tom Knight (American football)

Thomas Knight (born December 29, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 1997 NFL draft.^[2] He also played for the Baltimore Ravens.

Tom Knight

No. 22, 24
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1974-12-29) December 29, 1974 (age 50) Summit, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:	Marlton (NJ) Cherokee
College:	Iowa
NFL draft:	1997: 1st round, 9th pick
Career history
Arizona Cardinals (1997–2001) New England Patriots (2002)*[1] Baltimore Ravens (2002–2003) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2004)* St. Louis Rams (2004)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Big Ten (1996)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 248 Interceptions: 3 Sacks: 2.5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Knight played at Cherokee High School in the Marlton section of Evesham Township, New Jersey and was selected all-South Jersey.^[3] Knight received a full scholarship from Iowa to play football in 1991.

Professional career

The Arizona Cardinals selected Knight in the first round (ninth overall) of the 1997 NFL draft. He was the third cornerback selected, following Shawn Springs (third overall) and Bryant Westbrook (fifth overall).

On July 17, 1997, the Arizona Cardinals signed Knight to a three–year, $8.22 million rookie contract that included a signing bonus of $3.74 million.^[4]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Tackles				Interceptions				Fumbles
		GP	GS	Comb	Solo	Ast	Sck	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	FF	FR	Yds	TD
1997	ARI	15	14	47	41	6	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1998	ARI	8	5	33	30	3	1.0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
1999	ARI	16	11	65	56	9	0.0	2	16	0	16	0	0	0	0
2000	ARI	16	15	56	48	8	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2001	ARI	8	8	31	27	4	0.0	1	43	0	43	0	0	0	0
2003	BAL	10	1	16	16	0	0.5	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
Career		73	54	248	218	30	2.5	3	59	0	43	1	1	0	0