Isaiah Knight
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Isaiah Knight (born June 5, 2003) is a Canadian professional football running back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds.
U Sports career
Knight played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2021 to 2024. He played in 37 games rushing for 3,603 yards, averaging 6.3 yards per carry and 21 touchdowns. Knight also recorded 57 receptions for 609 yards and three touchdowns.
Professional career
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m) | 212 lb (96 kg) | 4.82 s | 4.19 s | 7.25 s | 33.5 in (0.85 m) | 9 ft 11+1⁄4 in (3.03 m) |
| All values from CFL Combine |
Knight was selected in the third round with the 24th overall pick in the 2025 CFL draft by the Edmonton Elks. He officially signed with the team on May 7, 2025. Knight was added to the practice roster on June 1, as part of final roster cut downs. He was activated on September 11, 2025 and made his CFL debut on September 13, against the Toronto Argonauts. In the final week of the 2025 season, Knight rushed two times for 12 yards against the Calgary Stampeders.