On Tuesday, the Seahawks signed rookie linebacker Tyrice Knight, the sixth of the team’s eight 2024 draft picks.
Knight, who will compete at inside linebacker alongside Tyrel Dodson and Jerome Baker, was one of college football’s most prolific linebackers over the last three seasons, making 337 tackles and 31 tackles for loss in 37 starts. Last season, Knight recorded 140 tackles, including an FBS-high 84 solo tackles. He also had 15.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, seven passes defensed, and a forced fumble on his way to first-team All-Conference USA recognition.
“The first thing that pops out on the tape is he sees the game quickly,” Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said after the draft. “Instincts are a nice way to say it, but moving where the ball is going ahead of everyone else is a good way to describe it. He stays square. I believe he brings some thud at the point of attack, and when we brought him in, we got to meet him and really loved both the guy and the competitor.
His manner is soft-spoken right now, but I believe he is a really clear communicator, as well as a guy who we grew to appreciate throughout the process. Linebackers get paid to make tackles. He makes a lot of tackles, which is a positive thing.”
Knight is the sixth of Seattle’s eight draft picks to sign a rookie contract, with just third-round pick Christian Haynes and seventh-round pick Michael Jerrell remaining to sign.
