Illinois Fighting Illini#- · DB James Knight
- Class
- Former player
James Knight played DB for Illinois. In the 2018 season he had 12 tackles over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
James Knight career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ILL | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | ILL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2017 to 2018. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Career timeline
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James Knight: Illinois DB profile and stats
James Knight is a DB for Illinois. This profile tracks James Knight's season stats and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Illinois roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Illinois sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
James Knight in the news
All newsRecapIllinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 (Week 3, 2026)Illinois beat Southern Illinois 48-10 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 2-1, and Southern Illinois is 2-2.2026-09-19RecapDuke beat Illinois 31-27 (Week 2, 2026)Duke beat Illinois 31-27 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Duke is 2-0, and Illinois is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapIllinois beat UAB 42-23 (Week 1, 2026)Illinois beat UAB 42-23 at Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL). Now Illinois is 1-0, and UAB is 0-1.2026-09-03
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Frequently asked questions
What team does James Knight play for?
James Knight plays for Illinois at DB.
What position does James Knight play?
James Knight is a DB for Illinois.