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Jake Knott

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Jake Knott
Jake Knott
Knott with the Eagles in 2013
No. 45, 54
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1990-10-24) October 24, 1990 (age 34)
Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:239 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High school:Waukee (IA)
College:Iowa State (2009–2012)
Undrafted:2013
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:8
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Jake Knott (born October 24, 1990) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2013.[1] He played college football at Iowa State.

High school

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Knott (20) with Iowa State in 2011

Knott attended Waukee High School in Waukee, IA where he was a three-sport athlete (Football, Track, Baseball), earning all-state honors in each sport. Knott was being recruited for both football and baseball and was listed on Rivals as a two star outside linebacker as well as the 9th best recruit in the state of Iowa. After receiving offers from numerous smaller schools, he was offered a scholarship from Iowa State. He was reportedly the first commitment under first year coach, Paul Rhoads in 2009.

Professional career

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Philadelphia Eagles

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On April 27, 2013, Knott signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after going unselected in the 2013 NFL draft.[2] Knott recorded a tackle and recovered an onside kick in his first NFL game.[3]

It was announced on April 4, 2014, that he would be suspended for the first four games of the 2014 season for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs.[4] He was released on August 23, 2014.

Knott was re-signed to the Eagles practice squad on October 1, 2014, but was waived with an injury settlement on October 3, 2014.[5]

Miami Dolphins

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On December 9, 2014, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins,[6] but was waived on June 5, 2015.

References

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  1. ^ NFL Draft: 'Diamond in the Rough' Knott Lands with Philadelphia Eagles
  2. ^ "Pair of Cyclones drafted, others sign FA deals". KCCI.com. April 27, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
  3. ^ Eagles' Knott saves the day in first NFL game
  4. ^ McLane, Jeff (April 4, 2014). "Jake Knott suspended four games for PED use". Philly.com. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
  5. ^ "Eagles waive Jake Knott with injury settlement". bleedinggreennation.com. October 3, 2014. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
  6. ^ Dolphins sign former Eagles linebacker Jake Knott
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