DeShawn McKnight
Career Summary
DeShawn McKnight is a defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
He signed with Tampa Bay after completing his college career at Arizona and is currently on injured reserve.
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Early Life
McKnight is from Sumter, South Carolina.
Arizona listed Sumter as his hometown.
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High School
McKnight attended Sumter High School in South Carolina.
Arizona listed Sumter High School as his prep school.
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College Career
McKnight played at Appalachian State before finishing his college career at Arizona in 2025.
He played all 13 games with 10 starts for Arizona, leading the team with 11 tackles for loss while adding two sacks and earning All-Big 12 honorable mention.
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Path to the NFL
McKnight signed with Tampa Bay after the 2026 NFL Draft.
App State's 2026 records listed him among its post-draft rookie signings with the Buccaneers.
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NFL Career
McKnight began his NFL career with Tampa Bay in 2026.
The Buccaneers placed the rookie defensive lineman on injured reserve on August 25, 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
McKnight earned All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2025.
He finished tied for seventh in the conference with 11 tackles for loss.
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Playing Style
McKnight's 2025 Arizona production emphasized backfield disruption.
He posted at least one tackle for loss in nine of 13 games and recorded a season-high 2.5 against Kansas State.
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32307, 00-0041339, 8/7/2003, DeShawn McKnight, DeShawn, McKnight
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