Shawn Knight
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Shawn Knight Season 1986

PositionDefensive Tackle
Weight288 lbs
Height6-6
ClassSenior
HometownSparks
Previous SchoolReed High School
ProvinceNevada

Personal

  • B.S. and master's in physical therapy
  • Married with four children
  • Living in Park City, Utah

Career Highlights

  • Was defensive lineman in the week vs. New Mexico 1983
  • Was in on the fourth-down tackle late in the game vs. Missouri in the Holiday Bowl VII 1983
  • Was defensive lineman of the game vs. New Mexico 1984
  • Was second on the team with 11.5 quarterback hurries and 2.5 sacks 1985
  • Deflected three passes and had 2.5 fumble recoveries 1985
  • Named defensive lineman of the week vs. Temple, Colorado State, Utah State and Air Force 1985

Before BYU

  • Member of the National Honor Society
  • Won letters in football, track, wrestling and tennis
  • All-league and all-state as a junior and senior
  • Was zone champion and state runner-up in wrestling

After BYU

  • Picked in the 11th round of the NFL Draft
  • Played for the New Orleans Saints, Denver Broncos, St. Louis Cardinals and Minnesota Kings
  • Played for the Sacramento Surge of the World League of American Football
  • Began a physical therapy practice
  • Worked in medical sales

Post BYU Honors and Societies

  • 1987 NFL All-Rookie Team
  • 1991 All-World Team of the WLAF
  • Inducted into the BYU Hall of Fame in 2008
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Junior
1985

Defensive Tackle
6-6 / 288 lbs
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Sophomore
1984

Defensive Tackle
6-6 / 288 lbs
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Freshman
1983

Defensive Tackle
6-6 / 288 lbs
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Medical Redshirt
1982

Defensive Tackle
6-6 / 288 lbs