Signed by the Buccaneers as a college free agent on May 8, 2026.
Appeared in 49 career games across one season (2025) at the University of Arizona, one season (2024) at the University of Tennessee at Martin and two seasons (2021-22) at Appalachian State University, amassing 70 tackles (19.0 for loss), 6.0 sacks, two forced fumbles and one pass defensed.
Started all 13 games in his lone season at Arizona in 2025, recording 26 tackles (11.0 for loss) and 2.0 sacks while helping the Wildcats rank among th nation's top defensive teams and earn a bowl berth.
Spent the 2024 season at UT Martin, where he started all 14 games and logged 21 tackles (5.5 for loss), 4.0 sacks and one forced fumble while helping the Skyhawks capture a fourth consecutive conference championship and advance to the FCS Playoffs.
Appeared in all 12 games at Appalachian State in 2022, recording 15 tackles, one forced fumble and one pass defensed.
Played in 10 games as a true freshman in 2021, totaling eight tackles (2.5 for loss).
Attended Sumter High School (Sumter, S.C.).
Was rated as a three-star recruit and ranked among the top prospects in South Carolina coming out of high school.
Majored in health and human performance.
Is the son of Travis McKnight and Kimberly Chatman.
Has two siblings, Derrick and Derron.
