The 6-foot-1, 182-pound senior quarterback and defensive back passed for 1,800 yards and 19 touchdowns this past season, completing 116-of-202 attempts against just two interceptions while leading the Panthers (9-2) to the Division I state quarterfinals.
Knight has maintained a weighted 3.74 GPA in the classroom.
He has volunteered locally as an altar boy at his church and as a youth quarterback mentor. He's also donated his time to the Front Door Agency, which provides housing and assistance to families in need.