# Tyler Knight
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{{Short description|American football player (born 1984)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
|name=Tyler Knight
|image=
|caption=
|current_team=Omaha Beef
|number=
|position= Assistant [head coach](/source/head_coach) & [Defensive coordinator](/source/Defensive_coordinator)
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1984|12|22}}
|birth_place=[Little Rock, Arkansas](/source/Little_Rock%2C_Arkansas), U.S.
|death_date=
|death_place=
|height_ft = 6
|height_in = 0
|weight_lbs = 225
|high_school = [Little Rock (AR) McClellan Magnet](/source/McClellan_Magnet_High_School)
|college=[Mississippi Valley State](/source/Mississippi_Valley_State_Delta_Devils_football)
|undraftedyear=2007
|pastteams=
* [Arkansas Diamonds](/source/Arkansas_Diamonds_(indoor_football)) ({{IFL Year|2010}})
* [Sioux Falls Storm](/source/Sioux_Falls_Storm) ({{IFL Year|2011}})
* [Kansas City Command](/source/Kansas_City_Command) ({{AFL Year|2012}})
* [Sioux Falls Storm](/source/Sioux_Falls_Storm) ({{IFL Year|2013|2017}})
* [Sioux City Bandits](/source/Sioux_City_Bandits) ({{CIF Year|2022}})
| pastcoaching =
* [Omaha Beef](/source/Omaha_Beef) ({{NAL Year|2024}}–present)
Assistant head coach & Defensive coordinator
|highlights=
* 2× All-SWAC (2005, 2006)
* SWAC Defensive Player of the Year (2005)
* 5× [United Bowl](/source/United_Bowl_(IFL)) champion ([2011](/source/2011_United_Bowl), [2013](/source/2013_United_Bowl)–[2016](/source/2016_United_Bowl))
* 2× IFL Defensive Player of the Year ({{IFL Year|2013}}, {{IFL Year|2014}})
* 3× 1st Team All-IFL ({{IFL Year|2013}}, {{IFL Year|2014}}), {{IFL Year|2016}})
* IFL's Top 10 Players #2 (2013)
* 2× 2nd Team All-IFL ({{IFL Year|2015}}, {{IFL Year|2017}})
|aflstatlabel1=Tackles
|aflstatvalue1=20
|aflstatlabel2=Sacks
|aflstatvalue2=1.0
|aflstatlabel3=Pass Breakups
|aflstatvalue3=3
|afl=11978
}}
'''Tyler Knight''' (born December 22, 1984) is an American [football](/source/American_football) coach and former [linebacker](/source/linebacker) who is the assistant [head coach](/source/head_coach) and [defensive coordinator](/source/defensive_coordinator) for the [Omaha Beef](/source/Omaha_Beef) of the [National Arena League](/source/National_Arena_League) (NAL). He played [college football](/source/college_football) at [Mississippi Valley State](/source/Mississippi_Valley_State_Delta_Devils_football), and currently plays for the [Sioux City Bandits](/source/Sioux_City_Bandits).
==Early life==
Knight prepped at [McClellan Magnet High School](/source/McClellan_Magnet_High_School) in [Little Rock, Arkansas](/source/Little_Rock%2C_Arkansas).[{{cite web |url=http://www.mysaline.com/m/discussion?id=873760%3ATopic%3A182608 |title=McClellan’s Tyler Knight is a Superman for the Arkansas Diamonds |author=Shelli Russell |date=April 12, 2010 |publisher=My Saline |work=www.mysaline.com |accessdate=January 6, 2014}}]
==College career==
Knight attended [Mississippi Valley State University](/source/Mississippi_Valley_State_University) after high school. After his junior season in 2005, Knight was named the [Southwestern Athletic Conference](/source/Southwestern_Athletic_Conference) (SWAC) Defensive Player of the Year, earning 1st Team All-SWAC honors.[{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=2249707 |title=Hampton, Grambling have dominating seasons |author=Donald Hunt |date=December 7, 2005 |publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures |work=[ESPN](/source/ESPN) |access-date=January 6, 2014}}] Knight was picked as the preseason 2006 SWAC Defensive Player of the Year,[{{cite web |url=http://www.mvsu.edu/athletics/football/article.php?entryID=1041 |title=Nelson, Knight Named Preseason POY |date=July 28, 2006 |publisher=Mississippi Valley State University |work=www.mvsu.edu |accessdate=January 4, 2014}}] but couldn't reclaim the title, but he was still named First Team All-SWAC.[{{cite web |url=http://www.monstersandcritics.com/sport/iacollege/printer_1229965.php |title=Wallace and Thomas highlight All-SWAC Football Teams |date=December 5, 2006 |publisher=monstersandcritics.com |work=www.monstersandcritics.com |accessdate=January 6, 2014 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108013133/http://www.monstersandcritics.com/sport/iacollege/printer_1229965.php |archivedate=January 8, 2014 |df= }}]
==Professional career==
===Arkansas Diamonds===
In 2010, Knight began playing with the [Arkansas Diamonds](/source/Arkansas_Diamonds_(indoor_football)) of the [Indoor Football League](/source/Indoor_Football_League) (IFL). Knight helped the Diamonds to an 11–3 regular season record, and a berth in the Intense Conference Finals, where they were defeated 53–42 by the [Billings Outlaws](/source/Billings_Outlaws).[{{cite web |url=http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/07/11/1089102_dixon-passes-billings-into-ifl.html |title=Dixon passes Billings into IFL title game |date=July 11, 2010 |publisher=Tri-City Herald |work=www.tri-cityherald.com |accessdate=January 6, 2014 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107031206/http://www.tri-cityherald.com/2010/07/11/1089102_dixon-passes-billings-into-ifl.html |archivedate=January 7, 2014 |df= }}]
===Sioux Falls Storm===
In 2011, [Sioux Falls Storm](/source/Sioux_Falls_Storm) signed Knight. Knight had 104 tackles, leading the IFL, and helping the Storm win the United Bowl.[{{cite web |url=http://www.goifl.com/news/news-archive/76-sioux-falls-storm/1208-storm-defense-adds-some-thump |title=Storm Defense Adds Some Thump |publisher=Indoor Football League |work=www.goifl.com |accessdate=January 6, 2014 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20140107054451/http://www.goifl.com/news/news-archive/76-sioux-falls-storm/1208-storm-defense-adds-some-thump |archivedate=January 7, 2014 |df= }}]
===Kansas City Command===
After a great 2011 season, Knight signed with the [Kansas City Command](/source/Kansas_City_Command) of the [Arena Football League](/source/Arena_Football_League) (AFL). At the conclusion of the 2012 season, the Command folded.
===Return to Sioux Falls===
Knight returned to Sioux Falls in 2013. Knight lead the Storm to yet another title, and was named the IFL Defensive Player of the Year.[{{cite web |url=http://www.ksfy.com/story/24114814/storm-announce-first-player-signing |title=Storm Announce First Player Signing |author=Erik Thorstenson |date=December 2, 2013 |publisher=WorldNow and KSFY |work=www.ksfy.com |accessdate=January 6, 2014 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140106230639/http://www.ksfy.com/story/24114814/storm-announce-first-player-signing |archivedate=January 6, 2014 |df= }}] In 2016, Knight was named a Second Team All-IFL selection.[{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/2016-all-ifl-teams-announced/n-5174395 |title=2016 ALL-IFL Teams Announced |publisher=OurSports Central |work=www.oursportscentral.com |accessdate=July 1, 2016}}] Knight was named Second Team All-IFL in 2017.[{{cite web |url=http://goifl.com/sports/fball/2016-17/releases/20170628k60rfh |title=IFL Announces 2017 All-IFL Teams |date=June 28, 2017 |publisher=Indoor Football League |work=www.goifl.com |accessdate=June 29, 2017}}]
==Coaching career==
===Omaha Beef===
On January 10, 2024, Knight was hired as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for the [Omaha Beef](/source/Omaha_Beef) of the [National Arena League](/source/National_Arena_League) (NAL).[{{cite web|title=***BREAKING NEWS*** Omaha Beef Announce New Defensive Coordinator - Assistant Head Coach |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=756979669807052&set=a.618911343613886 |website=facebook.com|date=January 10, 2024|access-date=January 10, 2024}}]
==References==
{{reflist|30em}}
{{2016 United Bowl}}
{{IFL Defensive Player of the Year}}
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Category:1984 births
Category:Living people
Category:American football linebackers
Category:Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils football players
Category:Arkansas Diamonds (indoor football) players
Category:Sioux Falls Storm players
Category:Kansas City Command players
Category:Sportspeople from North Little Rock, Arkansas
Category:Players of American football from Little Rock, Arkansas
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