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Has good size and showed noteworthy promise in spring practice...will continue to work out hard in the weight room and could challenge for playing time in the fall...will give depth to the offensive line...worked out at left guard.

2007 - Came to the team as a recruited walk-on and did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL - A graduate of Richlands High School in Richlands, Va...Four-year letterwinner in football...Member of the 2006 VHSL A State Champions...as a senior, named First Team All-State, All-Region, All-Southwest Va...All-Four Seasons Country and All-District at OT...Second Team All-District - Defensive End...Junior Year - 1st Team All-SWD OT , Second Team All-Region...Three-year letterwinner in basketball...coached by Greg Mance.

PERSONAL - Full name is Derek Ray McKnight...Economics and Business major.