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46  Christopher Knighton
Christopher Knighton

Class:
RS Sophomore

Hometown:
Longview, Texas

High School:
Longview

Height / Weight:
6-1 / 248

Position:
Defensive End

Birthdate:
04/17/1991

Experience:
1L

Major:
Human Sciences


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CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: None
Tackles For Loss: None
Sacks: None
Interceptions: None
Fumbles Recovered: None
* Indicates most recent high

2011
Played in four games (0 starts) primarily on special teams... played in games against No. 18 Baylor (11/26) at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, No. 2 Oklahoma State (11/12) and Nevada (9/24) and made season debut in season opener against Texas State (9/3).

2010
Played in one game (0 starts) on the season... made career debut against Weber State (11/20).

2009
Redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL
Defensive end from Longview High School in Longview, Texas ... also recruited by Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Monroe, UTEP and North Texas ... helped lead LHS to a 13-3 record in 2008 and a state runner-up finish ... 90 tackles, nine sacks and an interception during senior season ... Class 4A All-State first team by the Texas Sports Writers Association and second team honors by the Associated Press ... High School Coach: John King.

PERSONAL
Christopher Knighton ... born April 17, 1991 ... son of Thomas Knighton and Lisa Knighton ... has three siblings ... majoring in human sciences.

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