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.

On Friday, the Bengals selected South Carolina linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. with the 49th overall pick of the draft. A 25-year-old linebacker who spent six seasons in college, Knight tallied 82 combined tackles last season along with a pair of sacks and an interception.