Romeo McKnight

Romeo McKnight (born March 25, 1998) is an American football defensive end for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Charlotte and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns after the 2021 NFL Draft.[1]

Romeo McKnight
No. 93 – Calgary Stampeders
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-25) March 25, 1998
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school:Crystal Lake (Crystal Lake, Illinois)
College:Charlotte
Undrafted:2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

McKnight was ranked as a three–star recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[2] He committed to Iowa on June 29, 2015.[3] After two seasons at Iowa, McKnight decided to transfer from Iowa on May 13, 2018.[4] He committed to Illinois State shortly thereafter.[5] McKnight played two years at Illinois State before transferring to Charlotte on December 8, 2019.[6]

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

McKnight was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns on May 3, 2021, where he joined college teammate Tre Harbison.[7] He was waived on August 25, 2021.[8]

Calgary Stampeders

On May 31, 2022, McKnight signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[9] He was sent to the practice squad at the end of the preseason.

References
  1. Smith, Pete. "Cleveland Browns Undrafted Free Agent Tracker". Browns Daily FM.
  2. "Romeo McKnight Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.com.
  3. "Romeo McKnight 247". 247Sports.com.
  4. "So Long, Farewell: Defensive Lineman Romeo McKnight to Depart Iowa Football Program". Black Heart Gold Pants.
  5. "Romeo McKnight Illinois State". Illinois State Athletics.
  6. Stevenson, Joe. "Crystal Lake Central grad Romeo McKnight transfers to UNC-Charlotte". Shaw Media.
  7. Justice, Camryn. "UDFA tracker: Here's who the Browns have added after the Draft". News 5 Cleveland.
  8. "Browns claim TE Kyle Markway". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 25, 2021.
  9. "Transactions - Player Trades and Signings". cfl.ca. May 31, 2022.
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