Jaylan Knighton is a Pass-Catching Back for SMU.
Third-down weapon out of the backfield. Routes, hands, and separation in coverage define this role as much as rushing.
Meaningful starter. Local collective + position-group deals.
Tier is a model estimate based on position, school brand, performance rank, and usage — not a reported deal. NIL deals are private. For a real market valuation, see On3's NIL profile, which factors in social following and actual deal tracking.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Car | Rush Yds | Avg | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Nevada | W29-24 | -15.2 | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0.40 |
| 2 | vsBYU | L15-18 | 15.3 | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0.09 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Car 8 · Rush Yds 35 · Avg 4.4 · Rush TD 0