The native of Locust Grove, GA., will have his hands full for the foreseeable future. As a rookie, Knight could slot in as a starter alongside linebacker Logan Wilson. Bengals defensive coordinator Al Golden said that having an older prospect wasn't a detriment considering all the other things Knight brings to the Bengals.

The Cincinnati Bengals selected South Carolina LB Demetrius Knight Jr. with the No. 49 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.