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| − | '''Kairo Knight''' (born November 12, 2031) is an [[wp:American football|American football]] [[wp:Wide Receiver|wide receiver]] who currently plays on the roster of the | + | '''Kairo Knight''' (born November 12, 2031) is an [[wp:American football|American football]] [[wp:Wide Receiver|wide receiver]] who currently plays on the roster of the International Simulation Football League's [[Cape Town Crash]]. |
==Early years== | ==Early years== | ||
Born in Los Angeles, California, Kairo Knight grew up learning everything he could about football from his father, Harrison Knight. During his high school years, Knight began as a receiving tight end, but soon found his true calling as a wide receiver due to his height and speed impressing the coaches. While no accolades were given to him during his high school years, he did rack up impressive stats during his senior year, including 40+ receptions in his high school senior year. However, his receiving yards were far less impressive than his receptions. Knight has stated that a conflict between himself and the quarterback at the time led to the signal caller not trusting him as a deep threat. Neither the coaches of Kairo's high school nor the quarterback at the time have confirmed this statement. After his high school days were over, Knight received scholarship offers from many out-of-state colleges, but chose to remain in California and attended California Polytechnic State University, majoring in journalism. | Born in Los Angeles, California, Kairo Knight grew up learning everything he could about football from his father, Harrison Knight. During his high school years, Knight began as a receiving tight end, but soon found his true calling as a wide receiver due to his height and speed impressing the coaches. While no accolades were given to him during his high school years, he did rack up impressive stats during his senior year, including 40+ receptions in his high school senior year. However, his receiving yards were far less impressive than his receptions. Knight has stated that a conflict between himself and the quarterback at the time led to the signal caller not trusting him as a deep threat. Neither the coaches of Kairo's high school nor the quarterback at the time have confirmed this statement. After his high school days were over, Knight received scholarship offers from many out-of-state colleges, but chose to remain in California and attended California Polytechnic State University, majoring in journalism. | ||
==College career== | ==College career== | ||
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===College career statistics=== | ===College career statistics=== | ||
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| + | Knight's freshman year for the Cal Poly Mustangs started off slow, as the lack of deep receptions during his high school years had put doubt in the minds of the coaches. However, he was used often as a target for short throws and screen passes, especially on third down conversions. This continued well into his junior year of college, becoming a very dependable slot receiver that the team knew could be relied upon to get first downs through the passing game. His junior year also saw deeper targets, as Knight's statline for average yards per catch increased dramatically, starting around seven yards on average before increasing to approximately fifteen yards on average. Knight's senior year became his breakout year, as his familiarity with the routes and Mustangs playbook became apparent. His coaches established him as a middle-of-the-field threat, and Knight's stats for yards after the catch shot upwards as he showed his exceptional agility in his ability to avoid defenses. After his graduation from Cal Poly, he declared his intent to enter the professional world as a wide receiver. | ||
==Professional career== | ==Professional career== | ||
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===2054 Offseason=== | ===2054 Offseason=== | ||
Kairo Knight was added to waivers due to the declaration of his intent coming after the deadline for the Season 39 DSFL Draft, but before the trade deadline of that season. While interest was expressed by many teams during the scouting process, with Knight even willing to work at a different position, the Bondi Beach Buccaneers claimed him off of waivers, and he fit right in as a slot receiver in their offense. While critics expected Knight to be unhappy due to the Buccaneers' reputation following the winless Season 38, Knight has expressed enthusiasm in working with the franchise. Knight noted after the announcement that "this is an opportunity to make a name for myself in this league, and [Bondi Beach] shouldn't be underestimated." Kairo Knight has declared in interviews since that he "plan[s] to show the world just how much of a threat I can be on that field." | Kairo Knight was added to waivers due to the declaration of his intent coming after the deadline for the Season 39 DSFL Draft, but before the trade deadline of that season. While interest was expressed by many teams during the scouting process, with Knight even willing to work at a different position, the Bondi Beach Buccaneers claimed him off of waivers, and he fit right in as a slot receiver in their offense. While critics expected Knight to be unhappy due to the Buccaneers' reputation following the winless Season 38, Knight has expressed enthusiasm in working with the franchise. Knight noted after the announcement that "this is an opportunity to make a name for myself in this league, and [Bondi Beach] shouldn't be underestimated." Kairo Knight has declared in interviews since that he "plan[s] to show the world just how much of a threat I can be on that field." | ||
| − | ===Season 39=== | + | ===Season 39 (2054)=== |
| + | The beginning of Kairo Knight's career didn't go quite as planned. Bondi Beach went winless (with one tie in a Week 7 game against Minnesota) until a major upset against the Dallas Birddogs in Week 9. They proceeded to carry that momentum into Week 12, winning a close game against the eventual Ultimini champions in Kansas City. Throughout the season, Kairo Knight was reportedly a force of encouragement in the locker room, pushing his teammates and proclaiming his belief in them. The feeling within the locker room through the season was encouraging in part due to Knight's push, and many insiders attributed the constant pep talks to Bondi Beach's few wins. When it comes to Knight's receiving stats, they were extremely similar to his senior year at Cal Poly. Knight was expressly used as a slot receiver, and many of his receptions came near the sidelines in comparison to his prior midfield expertise. According to some league insiders, Knight expressed "satisfaction and joy at [his] use" in his rookie season. Soon after the end of the regular season, Kairo Knight would declare his intent to enter the Season 40 ISFL Draft. | ||
| + | ===Season 40 (2055)=== | ||
| + | Kairo Knight was selected seventh overall by the Cape Town Crash in the Season 40 ISFL Draft. When asked about his early selection, Knight seemed just as surprised as everyone else, remarking that "there were so many good options at my position, and I'm humbled and honored that Cape Town took me there. I don't plan on letting them down." After signing a contract with Cape Town, Kairo Knight stayed in the DSFL in order to hone his skills and receiving power, working with the Bondi Beach Buccaneers once more. | ||
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| + | This decision would prove to be the correct one, as Bondi Beach stormed through the DSFL, one reporter stating that "their offense is a must-see; Smokin' Jay is at the top of his game, surrounded by his elite receiving corps in Based, Tolliver and Knight." Their first two games were close losses, followed by a five-game winning streak that eventually culminated in a nine-win regular season. The Bondi Beach Buccaneers went into the playoffs aiming to best their biggest rival in the Norfolk Seawolves, beating then 27-16 followed by a win against the Portland Pythons in the Season 40 Ultimini. The game-winning touchdown was scored by Knight himself, with only 3:38 to go, Jay connected on a five-yard pass to take the lead over the Pythons. Kairo Knight had approached the regular season touchdown record, but fell short of it at eleven touchdowns to the record's fifteen. Delighted by how the season went, Kairo Knight reportedly spent his time during the offseason celebrating with many a cocktail. | ||
| + | ===Season 41 (2056)=== | ||
| + | Kairo Knight was called up from the Bondi Beach Buccaneers at the start of Season 41, and while leaving his teammates behind was bittersweet, Knight stated that he knew "[his] time in the DSFL was done". The early start to the season wasn't exactly fruitful for Knight; he didn't have a reception longer than 10 yards until Week 3, and his first touchdown didn't happen until Week 9. While early critics began to call Kairo Knight a bust, Cape Town were dominant in the standings, finishing the season with a 13-3 record. | ||
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| + | In the post-season, Kairo Knight didn't make much of an impact in the first two games against Chicago and Sarasota. However, he did rack up 4 receptions for 29 yards in the Ultimus Bowl XLI, helping the Cape Town Crash end their post-season drought and become champions for the first time since they were formerly the Philadelphia Liberty. Now, having been a part of back-to-back championships, Kairo Knight has stated in interviews that "I can only go up from here. When you look at the record books, you'll look under the championship rosters and written in ink will be the name Kairo Knight. No one will ever forget what I'll do in this league." | ||
| + | ===Professional career statistics=== | ||
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==Achievements and records== | ==Achievements and records== | ||
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| + | * '''[[Ultimus]] Champion (1):''' {{nsfly|41}} ([[Ultimus Bowl XLI|XLI]]) | ||
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[[Category:People from California]] | [[Category:People from California]] | ||
Revision as of 12:10, 31 May 2023
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| No. 18 (formerly 88) – Cape Town Crash | |
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| Position: | Wide Receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 12, 2031 (aged 31) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Username: | Akoustique |
| Career information | |
| College: | California Polytechnic State University |
| Career history | |
| Roster status: | Active |
Kairo Knight (born November 12, 2031) is an American football wide receiver who currently plays on the roster of the International Simulation Football League's Cape Town Crash.
Contents
Early years
Born in Los Angeles, California, Kairo Knight grew up learning everything he could about football from his father, Harrison Knight. During his high school years, Knight began as a receiving tight end, but soon found his true calling as a wide receiver due to his height and speed impressing the coaches. While no accolades were given to him during his high school years, he did rack up impressive stats during his senior year, including 40+ receptions in his high school senior year. However, his receiving yards were far less impressive than his receptions. Knight has stated that a conflict between himself and the quarterback at the time led to the signal caller not trusting him as a deep threat. Neither the coaches of Kairo's high school nor the quarterback at the time have confirmed this statement. After his high school days were over, Knight received scholarship offers from many out-of-state colleges, but chose to remain in California and attended California Polytechnic State University, majoring in journalism.
College career
College career statistics
| Career statistics | Receiving | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | Games | Rec | Yards | Avg | Lg | TD |
| 2050 | Cal Poly Mustangs | 9 | 27 | 198 | 7.3 | 20 | 0 |
| 2051 | Cal Poly Mustangs | 11 | 39 | 280 | 7.1 | 29 | 1 |
| 2052 | Cal Poly Mustangs | 12 | 42 | 652 | 15.5 | 46 | 2 |
| 2053 | Cal Poly Mustangs | 14 | 51 | 796 | 15.6 | 43 | 3 |
Knight's freshman year for the Cal Poly Mustangs started off slow, as the lack of deep receptions during his high school years had put doubt in the minds of the coaches. However, he was used often as a target for short throws and screen passes, especially on third down conversions. This continued well into his junior year of college, becoming a very dependable slot receiver that the team knew could be relied upon to get first downs through the passing game. His junior year also saw deeper targets, as Knight's statline for average yards per catch increased dramatically, starting around seven yards on average before increasing to approximately fifteen yards on average. Knight's senior year became his breakout year, as his familiarity with the routes and Mustangs playbook became apparent. His coaches established him as a middle-of-the-field threat, and Knight's stats for yards after the catch shot upwards as he showed his exceptional agility in his ability to avoid defenses. After his graduation from Cal Poly, he declared his intent to enter the professional world as a wide receiver.
Professional career
| Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
205 lb (93 kg) |
2054 Offseason
Kairo Knight was added to waivers due to the declaration of his intent coming after the deadline for the Season 39 DSFL Draft, but before the trade deadline of that season. While interest was expressed by many teams during the scouting process, with Knight even willing to work at a different position, the Bondi Beach Buccaneers claimed him off of waivers, and he fit right in as a slot receiver in their offense. While critics expected Knight to be unhappy due to the Buccaneers' reputation following the winless Season 38, Knight has expressed enthusiasm in working with the franchise. Knight noted after the announcement that "this is an opportunity to make a name for myself in this league, and [Bondi Beach] shouldn't be underestimated." Kairo Knight has declared in interviews since that he "plan[s] to show the world just how much of a threat I can be on that field."
Season 39 (2054)
The beginning of Kairo Knight's career didn't go quite as planned. Bondi Beach went winless (with one tie in a Week 7 game against Minnesota) until a major upset against the Dallas Birddogs in Week 9. They proceeded to carry that momentum into Week 12, winning a close game against the eventual Ultimini champions in Kansas City. Throughout the season, Kairo Knight was reportedly a force of encouragement in the locker room, pushing his teammates and proclaiming his belief in them. The feeling within the locker room through the season was encouraging in part due to Knight's push, and many insiders attributed the constant pep talks to Bondi Beach's few wins. When it comes to Knight's receiving stats, they were extremely similar to his senior year at Cal Poly. Knight was expressly used as a slot receiver, and many of his receptions came near the sidelines in comparison to his prior midfield expertise. According to some league insiders, Knight expressed "satisfaction and joy at [his] use" in his rookie season. Soon after the end of the regular season, Kairo Knight would declare his intent to enter the Season 40 ISFL Draft.
Season 40 (2055)
Kairo Knight was selected seventh overall by the Cape Town Crash in the Season 40 ISFL Draft. When asked about his early selection, Knight seemed just as surprised as everyone else, remarking that "there were so many good options at my position, and I'm humbled and honored that Cape Town took me there. I don't plan on letting them down." After signing a contract with Cape Town, Kairo Knight stayed in the DSFL in order to hone his skills and receiving power, working with the Bondi Beach Buccaneers once more.
This decision would prove to be the correct one, as Bondi Beach stormed through the DSFL, one reporter stating that "their offense is a must-see; Smokin' Jay is at the top of his game, surrounded by his elite receiving corps in Based, Tolliver and Knight." Their first two games were close losses, followed by a five-game winning streak that eventually culminated in a nine-win regular season. The Bondi Beach Buccaneers went into the playoffs aiming to best their biggest rival in the Norfolk Seawolves, beating then 27-16 followed by a win against the Portland Pythons in the Season 40 Ultimini. The game-winning touchdown was scored by Knight himself, with only 3:38 to go, Jay connected on a five-yard pass to take the lead over the Pythons. Kairo Knight had approached the regular season touchdown record, but fell short of it at eleven touchdowns to the record's fifteen. Delighted by how the season went, Kairo Knight reportedly spent his time during the offseason celebrating with many a cocktail.
Season 41 (2056)
Kairo Knight was called up from the Bondi Beach Buccaneers at the start of Season 41, and while leaving his teammates behind was bittersweet, Knight stated that he knew "[his] time in the DSFL was done". The early start to the season wasn't exactly fruitful for Knight; he didn't have a reception longer than 10 yards until Week 3, and his first touchdown didn't happen until Week 9. While early critics began to call Kairo Knight a bust, Cape Town were dominant in the standings, finishing the season with a 13-3 record.
In the post-season, Kairo Knight didn't make much of an impact in the first two games against Chicago and Sarasota. However, he did rack up 4 receptions for 29 yards in the Ultimus Bowl XLI, helping the Cape Town Crash end their post-season drought and become champions for the first time since they were formerly the Philadelphia Liberty. Now, having been a part of back-to-back championships, Kairo Knight has stated in interviews that "I can only go up from here. When you look at the record books, you'll look under the championship rosters and written in ink will be the name Kairo Knight. No one will ever forget what I'll do in this league."
Professional career statistics
| Career statistics | Receiving | ||||||
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| Year (Season) | Team | Games | Rec | Yards | Avg | Lg | TD |
| 2054 (S39) | Buccaneers | 14 | 50 | 754 | 15.1 | 58 | 4 |
| 2055 (S40) | Buccaneers | 14 | 70 | 1092 | 15.6 | 61 | 11 |
| 2056 (S41) | Crash | 14 | 37 | 477 | 12.9 | 69 | 4 |
Achievements and records
Awards
- Team
- Ultimus Champion (1): 2056 (S41) (XLI)
- NSFC Champion (1): 2056 (S41)
