Brody McKnight (born October 20, 1989) is a former professional Canadian football placekicker who played for two seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Brody McKnight
Date of birth (1989-10-20) October 20, 1989 (age 35)
Place of birthVancouver, British Columbia
Date of death8/2/23
Place of deathVancouver BC
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)K/P
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
Canada universityMontana
CFL draft2011 / round: 1 / pick: 8
Drafted byMontreal Alouettes
Career history
As player
2012Montreal Alouettes*
2012Edmonton Eskimos
2013Saskatchewan Roughriders*
2013Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2013Winnipeg Blue Bombers
*Offseason and/or practice roster member only
Career stats

College career

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McKnight played college football for the Montana Grizzlies where there as team captain he shared the team most valuable player award in 2010 with Chase Reynolds and in 2011 with Caleb McSurdy.[1]

Professional career

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McKnight was drafted eighth overall by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2011 CFL Draft and signed with them on July 8, 2012 after completing his college eligibility.[1] He was later traded to the Eskimos in exchange for a placekicker, a first and a fourth round pick in the 2013 CFL Draft on September 12, 2012.[2]

In the following off-season, he was again traded on March 1, 2013, this time to the Saskatchewan Roughriders along with a sixth round draft pick for two fifth round picks in the 2013 draft.[3] Following his play in two pre-season games where he made two of three field goal attempts and punted six times for an average of 44.7 yards, McKnight was part of the team's final cuts on June 22, 2013.[4] He was later signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on July 3, 2013.[5] On August 27, 2013, McKnight was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Alouettes sign 2011 first round draft pick McKnight". Montreal Alouettes. July 8, 2012.
  2. ^ "Als acquire Schiavone, pair of draft picks from Esks". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  3. ^ "Another deal: Esks ship McKnight to Riders for picks". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  4. ^ "Rider transactions". Archived from the original on June 27, 2013. Retrieved July 4, 2013.
  5. ^ Ticats add kicker/punter Brody McKnight
  6. ^ "Blue Bombers release two, add McKnight to practice roster". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. August 27, 2013.
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