Knight is an instinctive, physical linebacker who thrives in the run game and can make impact plays as a blitzer and downhill attacker. His length, trigger, and acceleration allow him to play sideline-to-sideline, and his ability to take on blocks and disengage is improving. While he has great size and closing speed, his lateral agility and change of direction limit his man coverage ability. Best suited as a MIKE linebacker in an attacking 3-4 or 4-3 front where he can blitz frequently, plug the run, and be protected in coverage.