Scouting Journals for Deuce Knight

Deuce Knight gets the nod in a very tight four man race for the On3 MVP after turning in a consistent three days of performances with the most legitimate ‘wow’ moments of any Elite 11 finalist. He showcased his physical upside and high-end arm talent on Day 1 and was the On3 MVP on Day 2 with the best pro day of the group. There were several eye-raising moments from his workout on Day 2 that were among the top highlights from the week. Knight backed that up with a good showing during Thursday’s 7-on-7 portion. His arm talent was among the best on hand and he was able to operate well within the structure of this camp setting. We were also impressed with Knight’s movement skills over the course of the week. The speed and depth of his drops were among the best on hand. As we noted after Day 2, this is the best we’ve seen the Notre Dame pledge look to this point. At 6-foot-4.5, 210 pounds with elite athleticism, his physical upside is as high as any quarterback in the cycle. Based on his improvement over the past several months and his performance at the Elite 11 Finals, Knight is ascending as a player as he enters his senior season at Lucedale (Miss.) George County.

Deuce Knight was the clear top quarterback on hand at the OT7 Championship and carried his team on a surprise run all the way to the tournament’s title game. The 6-foot-4.5, 208-pounder made an array of impressive throws over the final two days of action and seemed to get better each day. Knight’s arm strength stood out. He pushed the ball vertically and threw with velocity to the boundary and into tight windows over the middle of the field. While he had two interceptions in the title game, his location and decision-making was among the best on hand over the course of the event. By the end of Sunday, he was consistently getting to his third or fourth read and delivered with general accuracy. We also got a few glimpses of his athleticism as he turned on the jets for some long gains when blitzed. While the event was not loaded with other top arms, Knight’s showing has to be taken as a positive has he heads into the Elite 11 Finals and his senior season at Lucedale (Miss.) Greene County.

Knight has all the physical and athletic traits to develop into a top-tier quarterback prospect in the 2025 cycle and he flaunted them at today's camp. He stands in at nearly 6-foot-5, 200 pounds and still has plenty of room to fill out. The football jumps out of his hand and he was the most comfortable deep ball thrower at the camp. His motion is a little elongated but the upside is through the roof and he proved that today.

Deuce Knight has made a strong claim as the most athletic quarterback in the 2025 cycle and moves up around 35 spots to No. 28 overall in the updated On300. Knight checked in at 6-foot-4.5, 180-pounds at Elite 11’s Oxford regional and posted some eye-popping combine numbers. The Lucedale (Miss.) George County product ripped off a 4.53 second 40-yard dash, 4.39 second short shuttle and absolutely phenomenal 41.9-inch vertical. Those results are marked improvements over his prior testing numbers. The tall lefty has also made strides as a passer, displaying a strong arm and improved consistency. His upside looks to be as high as any quarterback in the cycle.