Sammy Knight

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=New York Giants
currentnumber=26
currentpositionplain=Safety
birthdate=birth date and age|1975|9|10
birthplace=Fontana, California
heightft=6
heightin=1
weight=215
debutyear=1997
debutteam=New Orleans Saints
college=Southern California
undraftedyear=1997
pastteams=
* New Orleans Saints (1997-2002)
* Miami Dolphins (2003-2004)
* Kansas City Chiefs (2005-2006)
* Jacksonville Jaguars (2007)
* New York Giants (2008-present)
status=Active
highlights=
* Trojans' Most Valuable Player (1996)
* First-team All-Pac-10 (1996)
* Pro Bowl selection (2001)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Tackles
statvalue1=659
statlabel2=Sacks
statvalue2=9.0
statlabel3=INTs
statvalue3=42
nfl=KNI653964

Sammy D. Knight, Jr. (born September 10, 1975 in Fontana, California) is an American football safety who plays for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Southern California.

A Pro Bowl selection with the Saints in 2001, Knight has also played for the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs and Jacksonville Jaguars in his career.

Early years

Knight graduated from Rubidoux High School in Riverside, California [ [http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=KNI653964 Sammy Knight] , Jacksonville Jaguars. Accessed December 29, 2007.] before attending the University of Southern California. Older brother, Ryan, played running back at USC (1983-1986). Other older brother, Greg, played at Colorado, while younger brother, Darryl played linebacker at USC (1998-2000). His father, Sam Knight, was an outstanding athlete in high school and college.

Professional career

After a successful 2001 season with the New Orleans Saints, Knight appeared in the 2002 Pro Bowl with the New Orleans Saints.

New York Giants

On March 3, 2008, Knight signed a three-year, $5.1 million with the New York Giants. The deal included a $1 million signing bonus. [http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/7868466?MSNHPHMA]

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