Demetrius Knight Jr. experienced a deeply emotional moment when drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals, as it signified a major change for his family. Previously balancing college football with a job as a food delivery worker to support his wife and children, Knight reflected on his journey during his selection. Now, as he begins his NFL career with plenty of college experience, including a captaincy at South Carolina, he looks forward to new opportunities ahead alongside teammates like Ja'Marr Chase.
Back when Knight was playing college football for the Charlotte 49ers, he worked as a food delivery worker to provide extra money for his wife and daughter.
Knight reflected on that part of his journey when the pick was official, saying, 'Part of that emotion from last night (was) where we won't have to do that anymore.'
The linebacker played at three different schools and finished his six-year college career with the South Carolina Gamecocks, where he was named a team captain.
When Knight received the phone call from Bengals coach Zac Taylor to let him know he was coming to Cincinnati, he was sitting next to his wife and his two children.
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