There was surprise among fans when the Cincinnati Bengals selected South Carolina linebacker Demetrius Knight in Round 2, but there is a reason the team targeted him. Knight is a versatile linebacker with old-school toughness and new-school speed. He is big and fast and a leader, and he became a captain for a very talented defense in only one season in South Carolina.
Knight will have an opportunity to start next to Logan Wilson immediately.
Let’s take a look at what he brings to Cincinnati.
Knight (17) was one of very few linebackers in this draft with a traditional build, which is helpful for making run stops in the box.