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Sammy Knight was born on 10 September, 1975 in Fontana, California, U.S., is an American football player (born 1975). Discover Sammy Knight's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 48 years old?
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| Age |
48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
10 September, 1975 |
| Birthday |
10 September |
| Birthplace |
Fontana, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous player with the age 48 years old group.
Sammy Knight Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Sammy Knight height is 1.85 m and Weight 98 kg.
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1.85 m |
| Weight |
98 kg |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Sammy Knight Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sammy Knight worth at the age of 48 years old? Sammy Knight’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Sammy Knight's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
player |
Sammy Knight Social Network
Timeline
His father, Sam Sr., played on a California state championship basketball team at Riverside (Calif.) Community College in the early 1960s that was coached by Jerry Tarkanian.
He is married to Freda Knight, a Hampton University Graduate.
They have four daughters named Shianne, Samone, Savannah, and Sasha.
Knight also has an older daughter named Aneka.
Sammy D. Knight, Jr. (born September 10, 1975) is a former American football safety.
He has 3 brothers who also played college football: Ryan was a record-setting prep All-American running back (rushing for 501 yards in a game) who then lettered 4 years (1984–87) at tailback for USC and led the Trojans in rushing in 1985 and 1986 (he is 20th on USC's career rushing list with 1,875 yards), Greg played defensive line at Colorado (1986) and Darryl lettered 3 years (1998–2000) at linebacker at USC.
He played college football at USC and was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 1997.
Knight was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Giants.
He was also an assistant coach at USC.
Knight graduated from Rubidoux High School in Riverside, California before attending the University of Southern California.
On April 25, 1997, the New Orleans Saints signed Knight to a one-year, $138,500 contract as an undrafted free agent after he went undrafted in the 1997 NFL Draft.
Head coach Mike Ditka named Knight the backup strong safety to begin the regular season, behind starting strong safety Vashone Adams.
He made his professional regular season debut in the New Orleans Saints' 38–24 season-opening loss at the St. Louis Rams.
On September 28, 1997, Knight earned his first career start and recorded 11 combined tackles and made his first career interception during a 14–9 loss at the New York Giants in Week 5.
Knight made his first career interception off a pass by Giants' quarterback Dave Brown, that was originally intended for wide receiver Kevin Alexander, and returned it for a 32-yard gain in the third quarter.
On September 30, 1997, the New Orleans Saints released Vashone Adams after Knight surpassed him on the depth chart and became the starting strong safety.
In Week 14, Knight recorded eight combined tackles and made two interceptions in the Saints' 16–13 win at the Carolina Panthers.
Knight finished his rookie season in 1997 with 84 combined tackles and five interceptions in 16 games and 12 starts.
On February 18, 1998, the New Orleans Saints offered Knight a one-year restricted free agent contract tender to remain with the team.
Knight became the starting free safety after Anthony Newman departed in free agency.
Head coach Mike Ditka named Knight the starter to begin the season, alongside strong safety Chad Cota.
Knight was inactive for two games (Weeks 4–5) due to an injury.
On November 8, 1998, Knight made three tackles, two interceptions, and scored his first career touchdown during a 31–24 loss at the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10.
Knight intercepted a pass by Vikings' quarterback Brad Johnson and returned in for a 91-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
In Week 16, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles and returned an interception for a touchdown in the Saints 19–17 loss at the Arizona Cardinals.
Knight intercepted a pass by Cardinals' quarterback Jake Plummer, that was intended for wide receiver Frank Sanders, and returned it for a 32-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
Knight finished the 1998 NFL season with 75 combined tackles and a career-high six interceptions in 14 games and 14 starts.
His six interceptions tied for eighth most in the league in 1998.
On March 23, 1999, the New Orleans Saints signed Knight to a five-year, $10 million contract with a signing bonus of $2 million.
Knight was named the starting strong safety and began the season alongside free safety Rob Kelly and cornerbacks Ashley Ambrose and Fred Weary.
In Week 6, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles during a 24–21 loss to the Tennessee Titans.
He started all 16 games for the first time in his career in 1999 and recorded 101 combined tackles and an interception.
On January 5, 2000, the New Orleans Saints fired head coach Mike Ditka after they finished the 1999 season with a 3–13 record.
On February 3, 2000, the New Orleans Saints hired Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive coordinator Jim Haslett as their new head coach.
Defensive coordinator Ron Zook retained Knight as the starting strong safety.
Knight started alongside starting free safety Darren Perry in 2000.
He started in the New Orleans Saints' season-opener against the Detroit Lions and collected a season-high ten combined tackles and returned an interception for a touchdown in their 14–10 loss.
Knight intercepted a pass by Lions quarterback Stoney Case, that was originally intended for tight end David Sloan, and returned it for a 37-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
