Qwuantrezz Knight (born October 10, 1997) is an American professional football safety. Knight played college football for the Maryland Terrapins, Kent State Golden Flashes, and UCLA Bruins.
Early life Knight attended East Gadsden High School. Knight would initially decide to commit to play college football at Eastern Michigan but would flip his commitment to Maryland.
College career
Maryland In Knight's first career season in 2016, he finished the year with 27 tackles with 0.5 tackle going for a loss. In the 2017 season, Knight recorded ten tackles. In the 2018 season Knight only appeared in two games where he had four tackles with one being for a loss. After the conclusion of the 2019 season, Knight would decide to enter his named into the NCAA transfer portal.
Kent State Knight would decide to transfer to continue his career at Kent State. Knight was initially denied eligilbility at Kent State but would later be granted eligilbility by the NCAA in late July.
UCLA In the 2021 season Knight had a career year, notching 65 tackles with 8.5 going for a loss, 2.5 sacks, three pass deflections, and a forced fumble. For his performance on the season, Knight was named second-team All-Pac-12 Conference.
Professional career
San Francisco 49ers Knight signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2022. On August 30, he was waived by the 49ers as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the following day. Knight signed a reserve/future contract with San Francisco on January 31, 2023.
On August 29, 2023, Knight was waived by the 49ers as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.
Arizona Cardinals On September 18, 2023, Knight was signed by the Arizona Cardinals off of the 49ers' practice squad. He was released on November 18 and re-signed three days later. Knight was released on March 21, 2024.
Birmingham Stallions On September 24, 2024, Knight signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He was released by the Stallions on March 20, 2025.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats On April 8, 2025, Knight signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. On June 1, he was released as part of final roster cuts.
On September 11, 2025, the NFL issued Knight a three-game suspension.
Washington Commanders On January 22, 2026, Knight signed a futures contract with the Washington Commanders. On August 29, he was released as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2026 season.
References
External links UCLA Bruins profile Kent State Golden Flashes profile Maryland Terrapins profile